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Maccowan 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.

Where is the Maccowan family from?

You can see how Maccowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccowan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maccowan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Maccowan families living in Argyll. This was about 82% of all the recorded Maccowan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Maccowan families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maccowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maccowan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 263 census records available for the last name Maccowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccowan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Maccowan. 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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Military Records

There are 57 military records available for the last name Maccowan. For the veterans among your Maccowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccowan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Maccowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maccowan in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

Maccowan Surname Meaning

Where is the Maccowan family from?

What Maccowan family records will you find?

What is the average Maccowan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Maccowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maccowan in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

590	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
57	Military Records
61	Immigration Records
263	Census and Voter Lists
276	Member Trees

590	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
57	Military Records
61	Immigration Records
263	Census and Voter Lists
276	Member Trees

Maccowan Family History