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Mcolvin Family History

Mcolvin 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: Colvin, Molin, Collin, Melvin, Calvin, Corvin, Colin, Covin, Mcirvin

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Where is the Mcolvin family from?

You can see how Mcolvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcolvin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcolvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mcolvin families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcolvin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcolvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcolvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcolvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcolvin. 60% of Mcolvin women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Shorthand Typist
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Mcolvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Mcolvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcolvin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcolvin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcolvin. For the veterans among your Mcolvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcolvin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcolvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcolvin in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcolvin 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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