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Mc Reavy Family History

Mc Reavy 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: Mccreary, Mcgreevy, Mccready, Mccravy, Mccleary, Creasy, Mulready

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Where is the Mc Reavy family from?

You can see how Mc Reavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Reavy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Reavy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Mc Reavy families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Reavy's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Mc Reavy families in 1880.
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What did your Mc Reavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Reavy. 100% of Mc Reavy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Mc Reavy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Mc Reavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Reavy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mc Reavy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mc Reavy. For the veterans among your Mc Reavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Reavy lifespan?

Average Mc Reavy life expectancy in 1980 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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