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Mcnew Family History

Mcnew Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of an unidentified Scottish or Irish surname. This form is not found in Britain or Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Mcnee, Mcneil, Agnew, Mcnear, Mcfee, Mccaw, Mcnett, Mcneal, Mcgrew

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Where is the Mcnew family from?

You can see how Mcnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcnew family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnew's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mcnew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnew. 22% of Mcnew men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mcnew women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnew were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mcnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnew 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Mcnew. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcnew. For the veterans among your Mcnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnew lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcnew in 1944 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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