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Mcnavish Family History

Mcnavish 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: Mctavish, Mccamish, Mcnish, Mcneish, Mactavish, Mcnair, Mcnelis

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Mcnavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnavish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcnavish. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Mcnavish. For the veterans among your Mcnavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnavish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Mcnavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcnavish in 1974 was 37, and 98 in 2003.

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