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Mcgavish Surname 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.

Where is the Mcgavish family from?

You can see how Mcgavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgavish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgavish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Mcgavish families living in Argyll. This was about 95% of all the recorded Mcgavish's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcgavish families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgavish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcgavish family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 227 census records available for the last name Mcgavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgavish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Mcgavish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Mcgavish. For the veterans among your Mcgavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgavish lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Mcgavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcgavish in 1979 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

Mcgavish Surname Meaning

Where is the Mcgavish family from?

What Mcgavish family records will you find?

What is the average Mcgavish lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Mcgavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcgavish in 1979 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

130	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
19	Immigration Records
227	Census and Voter Lists
83	Member Trees

130	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
19	Immigration Records
227	Census and Voter Lists
83	Member Trees

Mcgavish Family History