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Mcgaven Family History

Mcgaven 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: Mcgavin, Craven, Mcgivern, Mcgarvey, Mcgahan, Mcgovern, Mclaren

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Where is the Mcgaven family from?

You can see how Mcgaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgaven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Mcgaven families living in Durham. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcgaven's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcgaven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaven 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 Mcgaven ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcgaven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Mcgaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaven 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaven. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mcgaven. For the veterans among your Mcgaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaven lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Mcgaven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcgaven in 1971 was 70, and 80 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgaven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaven 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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