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Mccarver Family History

Mccarver Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCarville .

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


Similar surnames: Mccarter, Carver, Mccargar, Mccarey, Mccarten, Mccarrell, Mccarren

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Where is the Mccarver family from?

You can see how Mccarver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Mccarver families living in Tennessee. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mccarver's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mccarver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccarver 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 Mccarver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarver. 36% of Mccarver men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Mccarver women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarver were Farm Laborer and House Wife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    21%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Farming
    9%
  • House Wife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mccarver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarver 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Mccarver. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mccarver. For the veterans among your Mccarver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarver lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mccarver in 1960 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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