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Mcveay Family History

Mcveay 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: Mcvean, Mcvey, Mcvea, Mcvay, Mclean, Mczeal, Mcpeak, Mclear, Mcstay

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Where is the Mcveay family from?

You can see how Mcveay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcveay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcveay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcveay families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcveay's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcveay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcveay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Mcveay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcveay 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mcveay. 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 87 military records available for the last name Mcveay. For the veterans among your Mcveay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcveay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcveay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcveay in 1960 was 53, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcveay 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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