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Mcgovaney Family History

Mcgovaney 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: Mcgivney, Coveney, Mulvaney, Mcenaney, Mcnaney, Mcgeeney, Mccraney

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Where is the Mcgovaney family from?

You can see how Mcgovaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgovaney family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mcgovaney families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mcgovaney families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mcgovaney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgovaney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Mcgovaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgovaney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcgovaney. 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 Mcgovaney. For the veterans among your Mcgovaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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