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Mcvely Family History

Mcvely 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, Lovely, Mcneely, Mcvoy, Dively, Mckell, Mcfeely, Mcvean

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Where is the Mcvely family from?

You can see how Mcvely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcvely family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvely's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcvely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcvely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Mcvely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvely 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcvely. 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 Mcvely. For the veterans among your Mcvely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvely lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Mcvely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcvely in 1994 was 73, and 76 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvely 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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