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Mcsweyne Family History

Mcsweyne 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: Mcsweeney, Mcsween, Mcsweeny, Mcewen, Mcswain, Mcweeney, Cheyne

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Where is the Mcsweyne family from?

You can see how Mcsweyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsweyne family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcsweyne families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsweyne's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcsweyne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Mcsweyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsweyne 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcsweyne. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcsweyne. For the veterans among your Mcsweyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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