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Mcewem Family History

Mcewem 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: Mcewen, Mewes, Mcelwee, Mcowen, Mckewen, Mcewan, Mceuen, Mcever

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Where is the Mcewem family from?

You can see how Mcewem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Mcewem families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Mcewem families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcewem's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcewem families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Mcewem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcewem. 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 military records available for the last name Mcewem. For the veterans among your Mcewem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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