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Mcvinew Family History

Mcvinew 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: Mcnew, Devine, Mckinney, Vine, Makinen, Miner, Maline, Maine, Irvine

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Where is the Mcvinew family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvinew 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 Mcvinew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comptometer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcvinew. 100% of Mcvinew women worked as a Comptometer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer
    100%

What Mcvinew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mcvinew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvinew 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 Mcvinew. 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 military records available for the last name Mcvinew. For the veterans among your Mcvinew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvinew lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Mcvinew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcvinew in 1967 was 80, and 69 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvinew 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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