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Alexander MacVean, 1785 - 1870
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Alexander Ballantyne Smith MACVEAN, 1875 - 1922
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Alexander John MacVean, 1865 - 1924
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Alexander MacVean, 1846 - 1926
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Alexander John MacVean, 1865 - 1924
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Alexander Macvean, 1846 - 1926
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Alexander MacVean, 1813 - 1873
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Alexander Macvean (Mcbean) (Mcvean), 1785 - 1870
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Alexander Ballantyne Smith Alexander Ballantyne Alexander B S MacVean, 1875 - 1922
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Alexander MACVEAN, 1846 - 1926
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Alexander Ballantyne Smith MacVean, 1875 - 1922
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Alexander John MacVean, 1859 - 1877
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Alexander MacVean, 1846 - 1926
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Alexander Ballantyne Smith MacVean, 1875 - 1922
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Alexander Macvean, 1813 - 1873
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Alexander V. MacVean, Circa 1862 - 1921
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Alexander Macvean, Circa 1847 - 1926
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Alexander Macvean in Northern Star (Lismore, NSW) - Aug 3 1926
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and AustraliaAlexander MacVean, 1890 - 1891
BillionGravesAlexander MacVean, died 1912
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Alexander MacVean, Circa 1876 - 1943
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Alexander MacVean, 1846 - 1926
FamilySearch Family TreeAlexander MacVean, 1813 - 1873
FamilySearch Family TreeAlexander MacVean, 1846 - 1926
FamilySearch Family TreeAlexander MacVean, 1785 - 1870
FamilySearch Family TreeAlexander MacVean, born Circa 1876
1911 England & Wales CensusAlexander MacVean, born Circa 1897
1911 England & Wales Census
Alexander MacVean, born Circa 1876
1901 England & Wales Census
Alexander MacVean, born Circa 1897
1901 England & Wales Census
Alexander MacVean, died 1926
Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
Alexander Douglas MacVean, born Circa 1901
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Alexander MacVean, died 1926
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Alexander Beatty Macvean, born Circa 1917
Canada, New Brunswick Marriages
Alexander Macvean, died 1900
England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943
Alexander Michael MacVean, born 1976
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
Alexander MacVean, born 1962
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Alexander Jack A F MacVean, born 1989
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
Alexander B. MacVean, died 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947Alexander Macvean, Circa 1780 - 1870
Geni World Family TreeAlexander Beatty MacVean, born 1917
Geni World Family TreeAlexander MacVean, born 1817
Geni World Family TreeAlexander Macvean
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Alexander Macvean, 1971 - 2023
United Kingdom Deaths, 1980-2024
Alexander Gilfillan Macvean, died 2002
United Kingdom Deaths, 1980-2024
Alexander MacVean
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Alexander MacVean
United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
Alexander MacVean
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- Arabic: ألكسندر ماكفين (Āliksandir Mākfīn)
- Japanese: アレクサンダー・マクヴィーン (Arekusandā Makuvuin)
- Russian: Александр Маквийн (Aleksandr Makviyn)


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- New Zealand 7%
- Other 2%
The first name Alexander has its roots in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." This name first appeared in historical texts around the 4th century BC, notably associated with Alexander the Great, the famed king of Macedon who created one of the largest empires in history. The meaning of Alexander, "defender of men," reflects qualities of leadership, strength, and protection, traits that were embodied by those who bore the name in antiquity. Variations of Alexander can be found across many cultures and languages, including Alejandro in Spanish, Alessandro in Italian, Alexandre in French, and Aleksandr in Russian, each with slight differences in pronunciation and spelling. The name has remained popular throughout history, often associated with nobility and military prowess, and continues to be widely used in various forms around the world today.
The last name Macvean is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Mac Bheatha," which translates to "son of Beath," with "Beath" meaning "life." This surname is primarily associated with the Highlands of Scotland, where patronymic naming conventions were common, indicating lineage and familial ties. Historically, those bearing the name may have been linked to characteristics of vitality or perhaps occupations related to agriculture or pastoral life, reflecting the importance of sustenance in their communities. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, including McVean and MacBean, with differences in spelling and pronunciation influenced by local dialects and linguistic shifts over time. The name is relatively rare today, but it retains a connection to the rich cultural heritage of Scotland, particularly among those with ancestral ties to the Highland clans.
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