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Mcean Family History

Mcean 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: Mclean, Mcbean, Mcvean, Mckean, Mchan, Mcewan, Mccan, Bean, Dean

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Where is the Mcean family from?

You can see how Mcean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcean families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mcean families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcean's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Mcean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcean 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcean. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcean. For the veterans among your Mcean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcean 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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