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Mcvain Family History

Mcvain 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: Mcbain, Mckain, Mclain, Mccain, Mcmain, Mcwain, Main, Cain, Mcnair

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Where is the Mcvain family from?

You can see how Mcvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvain families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 2 Mcvain families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcvain's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcvain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvain 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 Mcvain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcvain. 100% of Mcvain 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 Female Occupations In 1939

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

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Mcvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvain 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Mcvain. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mcvain. For the veterans among your Mcvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvain lifespan?

Average Mcvain life expectancy in 1969 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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