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Macswan Family History

Macswan 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: Macewan, Mcswain, Marsman, Mccowan, Machan, Marsan, Mcshan, Massman

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Where is the Macswan family from?

You can see how Macswan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macswan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macswan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Macswan families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Macswan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macswan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macswan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Macswan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macswan 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Macswan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Macswan. For the veterans among your Macswan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macswan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Macswan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Macswan in 1967 was 45, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macswan 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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