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Mcgavock Family History

Mcgavock Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhabhoig ‘son of Davock’ a Gaelic pet form of the personal name David.

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


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Where is the Mcgavock family from?

You can see how Mcgavock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgavock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgavock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Mcgavock families living in Tennessee. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcgavock's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcgavock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgavock 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 Mcgavock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgavock. 36% of Mcgavock men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcgavock women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    36%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Engineer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Mcgavock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcgavock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgavock 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Mcgavock. 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 433 military records available for the last name Mcgavock. For the veterans among your Mcgavock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgavock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgavock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Mcgavock in 1953 was 100, and 75 in 2004.

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