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Mcilvane Family History

Mcilvane 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: Mcilvaine, Mcinvale, Mclane, Mcclane, Mcilvain, Mcilwaine, Mcalpine

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Where is the Mcilvane family from?

You can see how Mcilvane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilvane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilvane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcilvane families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcilvane's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcilvane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilvane 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 Mcilvane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcilvane. 100% of Mcilvane men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcilvane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcilvane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilvane 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Mcilvane. 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 453 military records available for the last name Mcilvane. For the veterans among your Mcilvane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilvane lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mcilvane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcilvane in 1969 was 86, and 41 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcilvane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcilvane 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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