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Mcavinew Family History

Mcavinew 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: Mcalpine, Makinen, Maline, Maine, Mariner, Caines, Marine, Mainer

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Where is the Mcavinew family from?

You can see how Mcavinew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavinew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcavinew family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavinew's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcavinew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavinew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcavinew ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcavinew ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Mcavinew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavinew 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 Mcavinew. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcavinew. For the veterans among your Mcavinew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavinew lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Mcavinew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcavinew in 1973 was 84, and 68 in 2002.

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