This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcgivern family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcgivern Family History

Mcgivern Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Uidhrín a patronymic from a personal name which is from a diminutive of odhar ‘dun sallow’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcgivern family from?

You can see how Mcgivern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgivern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgivern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Mcgivern families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgivern's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcgivern families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgivern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcgivern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcgivern. 50% of Mcgivern men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Mcgivern | Data not to scale

*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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Blacksmith
    25%

What Mcgivern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mcgivern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgivern census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mcgivern

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgivern. 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.

View all Mcgivern immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgivern. For the veterans among your Mcgivern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcgivern military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcgivern family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcgivern lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgivern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgivern in 1947 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgivern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgivern 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgivern family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial