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Mtavish Family History

Mtavish 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, Stavish, Stanish, Malish, Maish, Tavis, Stavis, Mavis

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Where is the Mtavish family from?

You can see how Mtavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mtavish family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mtavish families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mtavish families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mtavish's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mtavish families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mtavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mtavish 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mtavish. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Mtavish. For the veterans among your Mtavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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