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Mclvan Family History

Mclvan 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: Mclean, Galvan, Millan, Milan, Milian, Cavan, Sylvan, Melvin, Mclear

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Where is the Mclvan family from?

You can see how Mclvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclvan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mclvan families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mclvan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclvan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mclvan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Mclvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclvan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mclvan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mclvan. For the veterans among your Mclvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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