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Mcnevin Family History

Mcnevin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cnáimhín (see Nevin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcnevin family from?

You can see how Mcnevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnevin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 34 Mcnevin families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Mcnevin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcnevin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcnevin. 100% of Mcnevin 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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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcnevin. 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 575 military records available for the last name Mcnevin. For the veterans among your Mcnevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnevin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcnevin in 1963 was 83, and 32 in 2004.

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