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Mcvae Family History

Mcvae 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: Mcrae, Mcvay, Chae, Mchale, Mae, Mcvoy, Mckay, Mccabe, Mcfate, Mccaw

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Where is the Mcvae family from?

You can see how Mcvae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvae family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcvae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Mcvae families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mcvae's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcvae families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvae 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 317 census records available for the last name Mcvae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvae 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcvae. 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 Mcvae. For the veterans among your Mcvae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvae lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcvae in 1970 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvae 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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