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Mcgwin Family History

Mcgwin 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: Mcgowin, Mcewen, Magin, Mcswain, Angwin, Mcginn, Mcbain, Mccoin

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Where is the Mcgwin family from?

You can see how Mcgwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mcgwin families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcgwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgwin 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgwin 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Mcgwin. 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 171 military records available for the last name Mcgwin. For the veterans among your Mcgwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgwin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcgwin in 1963 was 34, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgwin 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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