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Mcgiveron Family History

Mcgiveron Surname Meaning

from Mac Uidhrín see McGivern.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcgiveron family from?

You can see how Mcgiveron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgiveron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgiveron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Mcgiveron families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mcgiveron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgiveron families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgiveron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgiveron. 100% of Mcgiveron men worked as a Railway Carter and 100% of Mcgiveron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Railway Carter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgiveron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgiveron 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Mcgiveron. 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 149 military records available for the last name Mcgiveron. For the veterans among your Mcgiveron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgiveron lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgiveron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcgiveron in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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