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Mcavay Family History

Mcavay 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: Mcavoy, Mcvay, Mcevoy, Cava, Mcadam, Cavan, Malay, Mcstay, Mcvoy

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Where is the Mcavay family from?

You can see how Mcavay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcavay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mcavay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcavay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavay 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 Mcavay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcavay. 38% of Mcavay men worked as a Salesman and 64% of Mcavay women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcavay were Finisher and Buyer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Finisher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Buyer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcavay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavay 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Mcavay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 302 military records available for the last name Mcavay. For the veterans among your Mcavay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcavay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcavay in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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