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Mcvane Family History

Mcvane 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: Mckane, Mclane, Mccane, Mcbane, Cane, Crane, Mchale, Mcnaney, Mccone

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Where is the Mcvane family from?

You can see how Mcvane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcvane families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvane's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mcvane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvane 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 Mcvane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcvane. 100% of Mcvane 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 Mcvane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcvane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvane 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Mcvane. 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 160 military records available for the last name Mcvane. For the veterans among your Mcvane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvane lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcvane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcvane in 1965 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcvane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvane 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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