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Mcavinney Family History

Mcavinney Surname Meaning

from Mac Aibhne see McAvinue.

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


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Where is the Mcavinney family from?

You can see how Mcavinney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavinney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcavinney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mcavinney families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavinney's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Mcavinney families in 1880.
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What did your Mcavinney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Mcavinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavinney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcavinney. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mcavinney. For the veterans among your Mcavinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavinney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcavinney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcavinney in 1966 was 83, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavinney 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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