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Mcowan Family History

Mcowan Surname Meaning

from Mac Eoghain see McEwan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcowan family from?

You can see how Mcowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcowan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcowan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Mcowan families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcowan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcowan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcowan. 100% of Mcowan 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcowan 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Mcowan. 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 124 military records available for the last name Mcowan. For the veterans among your Mcowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcowan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Mcowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcowan in 1951 was 31, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcowan 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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