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Mc Shean Family History

Mc Shean Surname 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: Mcshea, Mcshan, Mclean, Shean, Cashman, Mcerlean, Mcgahan, Mcshane

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Where is the Mc Shean family from?

You can see how Mc Shean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Shean family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Shean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Shean family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Shean's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Mc Shean families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Mc Shean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Shean 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mc Shean. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mc Shean. For the veterans among your Mc Shean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Shean ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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