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Mcilveen Family History

Mcilveen Surname Meaning

Irish (Down): variant of McElveen.

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


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Where is the Mcilveen family from?

You can see how Mcilveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilveen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcilveen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Mcilveen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcilveen's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Mcilveen families in 1911.
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What did your Mcilveen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcilveen. 25% of Mcilveen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcilveen women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcilveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilveen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcilveen. 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 689 military records available for the last name Mcilveen. For the veterans among your Mcilveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilveen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilveen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcilveen in 1961 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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