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Mcvea Family History

Mcvea Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McVey.

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


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Where is the Mcvea family from?

You can see how Mcvea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Mcvea families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcvea's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcvea families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvea 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 Mcvea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcvea. 48% of Mcvea men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Mcvea women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcvea were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    39%
  • Prop
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Mcvea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcvea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvea 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Mcvea. 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 570 military records available for the last name Mcvea. For the veterans among your Mcvea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvea lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcvea in 1954 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvea 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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