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Mcvei Family History

Mcvei 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: Mcvey, Mcvea, Mei, Schei, Mcneil, Mcvoy, Mciver, Mcnew, Mcbee, Mcnee

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Where is the Mcvei family from?

You can see how Mcvei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvei family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mcvei families living in Peeblesshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcvei's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Mcvei families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mcvei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvei 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcvei. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcvei. For the veterans among your Mcvei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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