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Mcliver Family History

Mcliver 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: Mciver, Cliver, Mckiver, Oliver, Clive, Mcgivern, Claver, Scriver

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Where is the Mcliver family from?

You can see how Mcliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcliver family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcliver families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 21 Mcliver families living in Argyll. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mcliver's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcliver families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcliver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Mcliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcliver 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Mcliver. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mcliver. For the veterans among your Mcliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcliver lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Mcliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcliver in 1969 was 54, and 67 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcliver 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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