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Mcvie Family History

Mcvie Surname Meaning

from Mac Bheatha see McVey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcvie family from?

You can see how Mcvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcvie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Mcvie family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mcvie families in 1911.
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What did your Mcvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcvie. 100% of Mcvie men worked as an Iron Moulder Heavy Worker and 84% of Mcvie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Iron Moulder Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvie 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Mcvie. 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 259 military records available for the last name Mcvie. For the veterans among your Mcvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mcvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcvie in 1967 was 87, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvie 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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