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Mcvalin Family History

Mcvalin 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: Malin, Mcbain, Valin, Mccaslin, Mcfarlin, Mcgavin, Mclin, Mcalpin

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Where is the Mcvalin family from?

You can see how Mcvalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvalin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mcvalin family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvalin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcvalin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvalin 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 17 census records available for the last name Mcvalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvalin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcvalin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcvalin. For the veterans among your Mcvalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvalin lifespan?

Average Mcvalin life expectancy in 1983 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvalin 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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