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Mcgillivra Family History

Mcgillivra Surname 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: Mcgillivray, Mcgillivary, Macgillivray, Mcgillis, Mcgalliard

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Where is the Mcgillivra family from?

You can see how Mcgillivra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgillivra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgillivra families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Mcgillivra family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgillivra's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mcgillivra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgillivra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mcgillivra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgillivra 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcgillivra. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcgillivra. For the veterans among your Mcgillivra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgillivra lifespan?

Average Mcgillivra life expectancy in 1977 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgillivra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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