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Mcvaigh Family History

Mcvaigh 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: Mcvaugh, Mcveigh, Mccaig, Mcgaugh, Mckaig, Mcnair, Haigh, Mcknight

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Where is the Mcvaigh family from?

You can see how Mcvaigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvaigh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvaigh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Mcvaigh families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Mcvaigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcvaigh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvaigh 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 Mcvaigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcvaigh. 100% of Mcvaigh men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcvaigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Mcvaigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvaigh 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mcvaigh. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mcvaigh. For the veterans among your Mcvaigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvaigh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvaigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcvaigh in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcvaigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvaigh 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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