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Mcewn Family History

Mcewn 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, Mcewan, Mclean, Moen, Mew, Mein, Men, Mcnew, Menn, Mcbean

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Where is the Mcewn family from?

You can see how Mcewn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcewn families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Mcewn family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcewn's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcewn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcewn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Mcewn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcewn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcewn. For the veterans among your Mcewn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcewn lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Mcewn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcewn in 1988 was 90, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcewn 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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