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Mcvay Family History

Mcvay Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McVey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcvay family from?

You can see how Mcvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 84 Mcvay families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mcvay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcvay families in 1891.
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What did your Mcvay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcvay. 22% of Mcvay men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Mcvay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcvay were Motor Mechanic and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Colliery Hewer
    22%
  • Plasterer
    16%
  • Motor Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Mcvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvay 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcvay. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Mcvay. For the veterans among your Mcvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvay lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcvay in 1945 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvay 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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