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Mcgeaver Family History

Mcgeaver 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: Mcgeever, Cleaver, Mckeever, Mcever, Beaver, Creamer, Weaver

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Where is the Mcgeaver family from?

You can see how Mcgeaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeaver family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Mcgeaver families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mcgeaver families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgeaver's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcgeaver families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mcgeaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeaver 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 Mcgeaver. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcgeaver. For the veterans among your Mcgeaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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