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Mcilvoy Family History

Mcilvoy Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McEvoy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Mcilvoy family from?

You can see how Mcilvoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilvoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilvoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Mcilvoy families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Mcilvoy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcilvoy families in 1891.
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What did your Mcilvoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcilvoy. 50% of Mcilvoy men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Mcilvoy women worked as a Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcilvoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilvoy 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Mcilvoy. 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 157 military records available for the last name Mcilvoy. For the veterans among your Mcilvoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilvoy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcilvoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcilvoy in 1964 was 92, and 75 in 2003.

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