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Mcswinney Family History

Mcswinney 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: Mckinney, Swinney, Mcsweeney, Mcwhinney, Mawhinney, Mcginley

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Where is the Mcswinney family from?

You can see how Mcswinney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcswinney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcswinney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcswinney family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcswinney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mcswinney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Mcswinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcswinney 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcswinney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcswinney. For the veterans among your Mcswinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcswinney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcswinney 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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