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Mcgeveran Family History

Mcgeveran 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: Mcgivern, Mcgovern, Mcgeehan, Mckeeman, Mckeegan, Mckeehan, Mcvean

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Where is the Mcgeveran family from?

You can see how Mcgeveran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeveran family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Mcgeveran families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcgeveran family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgeveran's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcgeveran families in 1861.
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What did your Mcgeveran ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mcgeveran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeveran 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeveran. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcgeveran. For the veterans among your Mcgeveran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeveran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mcgeveran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcgeveran in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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