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Mcgilvany Family History

Mcgilvany 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: Mcgilvary, Mcgilvray, Mcgilvery, Mcmillan, Mcgillen, Mcgilton

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Where is the Mcgilvany family from?

You can see how Mcgilvany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgilvany family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcgilvany family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgilvany's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcgilvany families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcgilvany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgilvany 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcgilvany. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcgilvany. For the veterans among your Mcgilvany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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