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Mcjean Family History

Mcjean 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, Mczeal, Mcpeak, Mclear, Crean, Jean

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Where is the Mcjean family from?

You can see how Mcjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcjean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcjean family living in Bute. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcjean's in Scotland. Bute and 3 other counties had the highest population of Mcjean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcjean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcjean. 100% of Mcjean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcjean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Mcjean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjean 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mcjean. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcjean. For the veterans among your Mcjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjean lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcjean

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