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Mcveen Family History

Mcveen 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, Mckeen, Mcmeen, Mcewen, Mclean, Mcqueen, Veen, Sveen

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Where is the Mcveen family from?

You can see how Mcveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcveen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcveen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcveen family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcveen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcveen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcveen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Mcveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcveen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mcveen. 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 116 military records available for the last name Mcveen. For the veterans among your Mcveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcveen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mcveen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcveen in 1963 was 60, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcveen 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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