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Mcvelia Family History

Mcvelia 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: Melia, Mcnelis, Celia, Mcvea, Melis, Melin, Vela, Kivela, Favela

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Where is the Mcvelia family from?

You can see how Mcvelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvelia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcvelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcvelia family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvelia's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcvelia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvelia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcvelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcvelia. 100% of Mcvelia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcvelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Mcvelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvelia 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mcvelia. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mcvelia. For the veterans among your Mcvelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvelia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Mcvelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcvelia in 1965 was 70, and 84 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcvelia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvelia 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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