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Mcgaver Family History

Mcgaver 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: Mugavero, Mcgivern, Mcgarvey, Claver, Mcgovern, Mciver, Craver, Caver

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Where is the Mcgaver family from?

You can see how Mcgaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcgaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcgaver families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcgaver's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mcgaver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaver 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 Mcgaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgaver. 100% of Mcgaver 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 Mcgaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Mcgaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaver 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaver. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcgaver. For the veterans among your Mcgaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaver lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcgaver in 1974 was 62, and 88 in 2003.

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