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Mcavoy Family History

Mcavoy Name Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McEvoy

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcvoy, Mcadow, Mcilvoy, Mcadory, Mccravy, Mccloy, Mckey, Mckoy

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Where is the Mcavoy family from?

You can see how Mcavoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcavoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Mcavoy families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mcavoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcavoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavoy 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 Mcavoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcavoy. 20% of Mcavoy men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Mcavoy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcavoy were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Secretary
    6%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Mcavoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavoy 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcavoy. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Mcavoy. For the veterans among your Mcavoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavoy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcavoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcavoy in 1944 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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