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Macsweeny Family History

Macsweeny 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: Mcsweeny, Mcsweeney, Mcsween, Mcweeney, Sweeny, Macewen, Macqueen

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Where is the Macsweeny family from?

You can see how Macsweeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macsweeny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Macsweeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Macsweeny families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Macsweeny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macsweeny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Macsweeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macsweeny 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Macsweeny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macsweeny. For the veterans among your Macsweeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macsweeny lifespan?

Average Macsweeny life expectancy in 1979 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macsweeny 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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