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Mcvitty Family History

Mcvitty Surname Meaning

from Mac an Bhiadhtaigh ‘son of the food provider’ a class of people i.e. farmers under native Irish law.

This is the usual spelling of the name in Ireland; the Scottish spelling is McVittie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcvitty family from?

You can see how Mcvitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvitty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvitty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mcvitty families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mcvitty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcvitty families in 1891.
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What did your Mcvitty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcvitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvitty 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Mcvitty. 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 307 military records available for the last name Mcvitty. For the veterans among your Mcvitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvitty lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcvitty in 1956 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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