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Mcnavin Family History

Mcnavin 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: Mcnevin, Mcgavin, Mcnair, Mcbain, Clavin, Mcirvin, Mcdavid, Mcniven

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Where is the Mcnavin family from?

You can see how Mcnavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnavin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcnavin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mcnavin family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnavin's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcnavin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnavin 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 100 census records available for the last name Mcnavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnavin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcnavin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mcnavin. For the veterans among your Mcnavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnavin lifespan?

Average Mcnavin life expectancy in 1965 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnavin 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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