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Mcveary Family History

Mcveary 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: Mcneary, Mcgeary, Mcleary, Mccleary, Mccreary, Mclear, Mccary, Cleary

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Where is the Mcveary family from?

You can see how Mcveary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcveary family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mcveary families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcveary's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcveary families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Mcveary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcveary 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcveary. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcveary. For the veterans among your Mcveary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcveary lifespan?

Average Mcveary life expectancy in 1985 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcveary 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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