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Mckevit Family History

Mckevit 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: Mckevitt, Mcdevitt, Mcnevin, Mckelvin, Mckelvie, Mckemie, Ackert

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Where is the Mckevit family from?

You can see how Mckevit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckevit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckevit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mckevit families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckevit's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mckevit families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Mckevit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckevit 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mckevit. 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 70 military records available for the last name Mckevit. For the veterans among your Mckevit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckevit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Mckevit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mckevit in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckevit 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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