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Mclavish Family History

Mclavish 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, Mcleish, Mccamish, Mactavish, Gladish, Slavich, Clovis

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Where is the Mclavish family from?

You can see how Mclavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclavish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mclavish families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Mclavish families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mclavish's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mclavish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclavish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclavish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mclavish. 100% of Mclavish men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Mclavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclavish 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mclavish. 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 65 military records available for the last name Mclavish. For the veterans among your Mclavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclavish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mclavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mclavish in 1967 was 48, and 76 in 2002.

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