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Mcvicar Family History

Mcvicar Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac á Bhiocair (Scottish) or Mac an Bhiocaire (Irish) ‘son of the vicar’.

These names have their roots in the Latin word vicarius, which refers to a vicar or an official representative of a higher authority.

The use of "Mac" in these names indicates a patrilineal lineage, signifying "son of" in both Scottish and Irish Gaelic.

This naming convention reflects the cultural heritage and historical influences of the Gaelic language in Scotland and Ireland.

Overall, the Anglicized names showcase the linguistic evolution and adaptation of Gaelic names into English forms.

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


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Where is the Mcvicar family from?

You can see how Mcvicar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvicar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvicar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Mcvicar families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mcvicar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcvicar families in 1891.
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What did your Mcvicar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcvicar. 100% of Mcvicar men worked as a Labourer and 75% of Mcvicar 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Mcvicar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvicar 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcvicar. 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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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcvicar. For the veterans among your Mcvicar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvicar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvicar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcvicar in 1956 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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