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Mc Javish Family History

Mc Javish Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mctavish, Mccamish, Mactavish, Mcleish, Chavis, Mcdaris, Mcamis

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Where is the Mc Javish family from?

You can see how Mc Javish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Javish family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Mc Javish families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mc Javish family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Javish's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Mc Javish families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Javish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mc Javish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Javish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mc Javish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mc Javish. For the veterans among your Mc Javish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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