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Mclavy Family History

Mclavy Surname Meaning

from Mac Fhlaithimh see Claffey and compare McCleave.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mclavy family from?

You can see how Mclavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclavy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mclavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mclavy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclavy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mclavy families in 1891.
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What did your Mclavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mclavy. 100% of Mclavy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Mclavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclavy 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mclavy. 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 99 military records available for the last name Mclavy. For the veterans among your Mclavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclavy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mclavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mclavy in 1963 was 84, and 60 in 2003.

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