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Mcevily Family History

Mcevily 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, Mcevoy, Mceniry, Civil, Mcgill, Cecil, Mcneil, Mcneely

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Where is the Mcevily family from?

You can see how Mcevily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevily family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcevily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mcevily families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcevily's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mcevily families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Mcevily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevily 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Mcevily. 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 109 military records available for the last name Mcevily. For the veterans among your Mcevily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcevily lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Mcevily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcevily in 1952 was 20, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcevily 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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