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Macewan Family History

Macewan Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McEwen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macewan family from?

You can see how Macewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macewan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macewan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Macewan families living in Herefordshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Macewan's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Macewan families in 1891.
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What did your Macewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macewan. 48% of Macewan 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
    48%
  • Private Means
    42%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macewan 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 Macewan. 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 575 military records available for the last name Macewan. For the veterans among your Macewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macewan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Macewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macewan in 1960 was 52, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macewan 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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