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Mcdivitt Family History

Mcdivitt Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDevitt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcdivitt family from?

You can see how Mcdivitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdivitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdivitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 12 Mcdivitt families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdivitt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcdivitt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdivitt 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 Mcdivitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdivitt. 40% of Mcdivitt men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Mcdivitt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcdivitt were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Mcdivitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcdivitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdivitt 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Mcdivitt. 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 871 military records available for the last name Mcdivitt. For the veterans among your Mcdivitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdivitt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdivitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcdivitt in 1956 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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