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Mcevitt Family History

Mcevitt Surname Meaning

from Mac Dhaibhéid with lenition of the personal name see McDevitt.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcevitt family from?

You can see how Mcevitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcevitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mcevitt families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcevitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcevitt families in 1891.
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What did your Mcevitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcevitt. 60% of Mcevitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cotton Weaver
    40%

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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Mcevitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevitt 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Mcevitt. 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 Mcevitt. For the veterans among your Mcevitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcevitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcevitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcevitt in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcevitt 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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