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Macvittie Family History

Macvittie Name 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: Mcvittie, Mattie, Pacitti, Macintire, Matte, Lafitte, Mabbitt

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Where is the Macvittie family from?

You can see how Macvittie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macvittie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macvittie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Macvittie families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Macvittie's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Macvittie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macvittie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macvittie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steam Fitter Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macvittie. 100% of Macvittie men worked as a Steam Fitter Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Steam Fitter Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Macvittie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macvittie 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Macvittie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Macvittie. For the veterans among your Macvittie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macvittie lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Macvittie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macvittie in 1951 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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