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Mcvady Family History

Mcvady 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: Mcvay, Cady, Mahady, Mccary, Mcvoy, Mckay, Mady, Mcgrady, Mcnary

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Where is the Mcvady family from?

You can see how Mcvady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvady family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcvady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mcvady families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvady's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcvady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcvady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcvady. 60% of Mcvady men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Mcvady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Cable Layer Labourer Heav Wor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Mcvady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Mcvady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvady 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mcvady. 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 Mcvady. For the veterans among your Mcvady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvady lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mcvady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcvady in 1966 was 69, and 74 in 2001.

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