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Mcvan Family History

Mcvan 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: Mcvean, Mchan, Mcvay, Mccan, Mohan, Man, Madan, Moran, Van, Mclean

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Where is the Mcvan family from?

You can see how Mcvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcvan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mcvan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mcvan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvan 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 Mcvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcvan. 100% of Mcvan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Mcvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvan 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mcvan. 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 121 military records available for the last name Mcvan. For the veterans among your Mcvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcvan in 1966 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcvan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvan 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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