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Mcvire Family History

Mcvire 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: Maire, Mcguire, Scire, Mctyre, Mcgirr, Caire, Manire, Mire, Mcpike

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Where is the Mcvire family from?

You can see how Mcvire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mcvire families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Mcvire families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvire's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcvire families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mcvire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvire 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 Mcvire. 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 Mcvire. For the veterans among your Mcvire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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