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Mckowen Family History

Mckowen Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McEwen

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


Similar surnames: Mckown, Mckewen, Mcgowen, Mccowen, Mcowen, Mckeown, Mcgowin, Mcgown

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Where is the Mckowen family from?

You can see how Mckowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckowen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mckowen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mckowen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mckowen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckowen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckowen ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mckowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckowen 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Mckowen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 510 military records available for the last name Mckowen. For the veterans among your Mckowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckowen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mckowen in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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