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Mcdivett Family History

Mcdivett 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: Mcdivitt, Mcdevitt, Mcdiffett, Mcdavitt, Privett, Minett, Trivett

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Where is the Mcdivett family from?

You can see how Mcdivett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdivett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdivett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcdivett families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcdivett's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcdivett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdivett 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 Mcdivett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Mcdivett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdivett 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mcdivett. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mcdivett. For the veterans among your Mcdivett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdivett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Mcdivett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcdivett in 1968 was 55, and 78 in 2000.

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