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Macswiney Family History

Macswiney 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: Mcsweeney, Mackinney, Macartney, Swiney, Maslin, Mckinney, Massey

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Where is the Macswiney family from?

You can see how Macswiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macswiney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Macswiney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Macswiney families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Macswiney's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Macswiney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macswiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macswiney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macswiney. 100% of Macswiney women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Macswiney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Macswiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macswiney 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Macswiney. 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 40 military records available for the last name Macswiney. For the veterans among your Macswiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macswiney lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Macswiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macswiney in 1982 was 86, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macswiney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macswiney 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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