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Mcveigh Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McVey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcright, Mcneill, Mcvaugh, Mcvey, Mckeag, Mckaig, Mcneice, Mcnish

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Where is the Mcveigh family from?

You can see how Mcveigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcveigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcveigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 10 Mcveigh families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcveigh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcveigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcveigh 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 Mcveigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcveigh. 15% of Mcveigh men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Mcveigh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcveigh were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Mcveigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcveigh 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcveigh. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mcveigh. For the veterans among your Mcveigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcveigh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcveigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcveigh in 1945 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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