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Mcnevin Family History

Mcnevin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cnáimhín (see Nevin ).

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


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Where is the Mcnevin family from?

You can see how Mcnevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnevin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 21 Mcnevin families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mcnevin's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mcnevin families in 1911.
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What did your Mcnevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcnevin. 57% of Mcnevin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcnevin women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnevin were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Income
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mcnevin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcnevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnevin 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 Mcnevin. 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 575 military records available for the last name Mcnevin. For the veterans among your Mcnevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnevin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcnevin in 1963 was 83, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnevin 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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