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Mcquivey Family History

Mcquivey 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: Mcquitty, Mcquire, Mcguffey, Mckelvey, Mcqueen, Mccurley, Mcguire

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Where is the Mcquivey family from?

You can see how Mcquivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquivey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcquivey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcquivey family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcquivey's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Mcquivey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquivey 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 152 census records available for the last name Mcquivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquivey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mcquivey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mcquivey. For the veterans among your Mcquivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquivey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Mcquivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcquivey in 1962 was 77, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquivey 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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