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Maciver Family History

Maciver Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: see McIver.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maciver family from?

You can see how Maciver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maciver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maciver families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Maciver families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maciver's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Maciver families in 1911.
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What did your Maciver ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maciver. 43% of Maciver 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
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maciver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maciver 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Maciver. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maciver. For the veterans among your Maciver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maciver lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Maciver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maciver in 1948 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maciver 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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