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Mcsweeny Family History

Mcsweeny Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McSweeney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcsweeny family from?

You can see how Mcsweeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsweeny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcsweeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mcsweeny families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mcsweeny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcsweeny families in 1891.
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What did your Mcsweeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcsweeny. 100% of Mcsweeny 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcsweeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsweeny 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcsweeny. 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 732 military records available for the last name Mcsweeny. For the veterans among your Mcsweeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsweeny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcsweeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcsweeny in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsweeny 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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