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Mccalvey Family History

Mccalvey 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: Mccalley, Calvey, Mccauley, Mccolley, Mckelvey, Mcgarvey, Mccarney

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Where is the Mccalvey family from?

You can see how Mccalvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccalvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccalvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mccalvey families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccalvey's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccalvey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccalvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccalvey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Mccalvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccalvey 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mccalvey. 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 93 military records available for the last name Mccalvey. For the veterans among your Mccalvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccalvey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mccalvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mccalvey in 1968 was 64, and 66 in 2003.

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