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Mcevilla Family History

Mcevilla 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, Sevilla, Revilla, Villa, Deville, Mcquillan, Melillo

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Where is the Mcevilla family from?

You can see how Mcevilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevilla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcevilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcevilla family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcevilla's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcevilla families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Mcevilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevilla 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcevilla. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mcevilla. For the veterans among your Mcevilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcevilla lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mcevilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcevilla in 1970 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcevilla 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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