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Mcevers Family History

Mcevers Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McIver.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcevers family from?

You can see how Mcevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcevers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcevers families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcevers's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mcevers families in 1891.
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What did your Mcevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcevers. 28% of Mcevers men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcevers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcevers were Truck Driver and House Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevers 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Mcevers. 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 750 military records available for the last name Mcevers. For the veterans among your Mcevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcevers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcevers in 1952 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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