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Mcviney Family History

Mcviney 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: Mckinney, Viney, Mcnaney, Mcginty, Mcginley, Mcgivney, Diviney

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Where is the Mcviney family from?

You can see how Mcviney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcviney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mcviney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcviney family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcviney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcviney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcviney 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 71 census records available for the last name Mcviney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcviney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcviney. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcviney. For the veterans among your Mcviney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcviney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Mcviney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcviney in 1975 was 71, and 90 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcviney 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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