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Mcveig Family History

Mcveig 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: Mcveigh, Mcneil, Mccaig, Mcvean, Mcvey, Mccoig, Mckeag, Mcvea, Mckaig

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Where is the Mcveig family from?

You can see how Mcveig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcveig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcveig families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcveig family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcveig's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcveig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcveig 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 19 census records available for the last name Mcveig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcveig 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 Mcveig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcveig. For the veterans among your Mcveig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcveig lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Mcveig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcveig in 1991 was 49, and 49 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcveig 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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