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Mcvaine Family History

Mcvaine 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: Mclaine, Maine, Mcbain, Caine, Mckane, Mckain, Mclane, Mclain, Mccane

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Where is the Mcvaine family from?

You can see how Mcvaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvaine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcvaine families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcvaine family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvaine's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcvaine families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mcvaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvaine 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcvaine. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcvaine. For the veterans among your Mcvaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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