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Mcvary Family History

Mcvary 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: Mccary, Mcnary, Mcvay, Mcgary, Clary, Savary, Mcvoy, Mckay, Mcharg

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Where is the Mcvary family from?

You can see how Mcvary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Mcvary families living in Ayrshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcvary's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcvary families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Mcvary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvary 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcvary. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mcvary. For the veterans among your Mcvary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvary lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcvary in 1970 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvary 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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