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Mcveigh Family History

Mcveigh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McVey.

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


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Where is the Mcveigh family from?

You can see how Mcveigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcveigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcveigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Mcveigh families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcveigh's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcveigh families in 1911.
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What did your Mcveigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcveigh. 38% of Mcveigh men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcveigh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcveigh were Carpenter and Mill Hand.

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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
    38%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Mill Hand
    40%

What Mcveigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Mcveigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcveigh 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcveigh. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mcveigh. For the veterans among your Mcveigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcveigh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcveigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcveigh in 1945 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcveigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcveigh 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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