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Mcvarish Family History

Mcvarish 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: Mcdaris, Mctavish, Mccamish, Maris, Marsh, Barish, Madaris, Mcgarrah

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Where is the Mcvarish family from?

You can see how Mcvarish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvarish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcvarish families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 18 Mcvarish families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mcvarish's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcvarish families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvarish 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 Mcvarish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcvarish. 100% of Mcvarish 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 Mcvarish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcvarish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvarish 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Mcvarish. 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 180 military records available for the last name Mcvarish. For the veterans among your Mcvarish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvarish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvarish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcvarish in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcvarish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvarish 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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