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Mcilvanie Family History

Mcilvanie 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: Mcilvain, Mcilvaine, Milani, Mcinvale, Silvani, Mclane, Mcclane

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Where is the Mcilvanie family from?

You can see how Mcilvanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilvanie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcilvanie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Mcilvanie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mcilvanie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcilvanie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilvanie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcilvanie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Mcilvanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilvanie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcilvanie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mcilvanie. For the veterans among your Mcilvanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilvanie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mcilvanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcilvanie in 1963 was 38, and 61 in 2000.

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