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Mcdavitt Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McDevitt .

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


Similar surnames: Mcdivitt, Mcdevitt, Mckevitt, Mcdavid, Cavitt, Mccartt, Savitt

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Where is the Mcdavitt family from?

You can see how Mcdavitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdavitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdavitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mcdavitt families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcdavitt's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcdavitt families in 1911.
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What did your Mcdavitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdavitt. 24% of Mcdavitt men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Mcdavitt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcdavitt were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcdavitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdavitt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcdavitt. 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 996 military records available for the last name Mcdavitt. For the veterans among your Mcdavitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdavitt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdavitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcdavitt in 1954 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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