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Mcevey Family History

Mcevey 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: Mcevoy, Mcvey, Mcever, Mcewen, Mckelvey, Mcvoy, Mcenery, Covey

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Where is the Mcevey family from?

You can see how Mcevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcevey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcevey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcevey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcevey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcevey. 100% of Mcevey men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Mcevey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Mcevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevey 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Mcevey. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mcevey. For the veterans among your Mcevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcevey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mcevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcevey in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcevey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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