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Mcenan Family History

Mcenan 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: Meenan, Mcewan, Mcenany, Mcewen, Mannan, Mclennan, Magnan, Mclean

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Where is the Mcenan family from?

You can see how Mcenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcenan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcenan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mcenan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcenan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcenan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcenan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Mcenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcenan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcenan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcenan. For the veterans among your Mcenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcenan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcenan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcenan

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