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Mcvamara Family History

Mcvamara 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: Mcnamara, Camara, Mcnamar, Macnamara, Kamara, Miyahara, Cambra

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What did your Mcvamara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcvamara. 100% of Mcvamara men worked as a Cotton Weaver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mcvamara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvamara 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcvamara. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcvamara. For the veterans among your Mcvamara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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