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Mcevaney Family History

Mcevaney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcenaney, Devaney, Mulvaney, Mcnaney, Mccraney, Mchaney, Meaney

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Where is the Mcevaney family from?

You can see how Mcevaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcevaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mcevaney family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcevaney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcevaney families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mcevaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevaney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcevaney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Mcevaney. For the veterans among your Mcevaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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