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Mcevelly Family History

Mcevelly 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: Mcevilly, Mcnelly, Mcanelly, Mcknelly, Cervelli, Mcevoy, Cleverly

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Where is the Mcevelly family from?

You can see how Mcevelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevelly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcevelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcevelly family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcevelly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcevelly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Mcevelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevelly 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcevelly. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcevelly. For the veterans among your Mcevelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcevelly lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Mcevelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcevelly in 1986 was 68, and 59 in 2003.

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