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Mcevill Family History

Mcevill 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, Mcgill, Revill, Cavill, Bevill, Mcrill, Mcneill, Nevill

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Where is the Mcevill family from?

You can see how Mcevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcevill families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Mcevill families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcevill's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcevill families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcevill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcevill. For the veterans among your Mcevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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