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Mcowens Family History

Mcowens 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: Cowens, Mcowen, Mcewen, Bowens, Owens, Cowans, Cowen, Mowen, Mcgowen

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Where is the Mcowens family from?

You can see how Mcowens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcowens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcowens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mcowens family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcowens's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcowens families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcowens 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 155 census records available for the last name Mcowens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcowens 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcowens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcowens. For the veterans among your Mcowens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcowens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Mcowens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcowens in 1970 was 81, and 69 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcowens 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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