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Mc Ewen Family History

Mc Ewen 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: Mcewen, Mckewen, Mcowen, Mcgowen, Mckeen, Mckowen, Mcewan, Mceuen

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Where is the Mc Ewen family from?

You can see how Mc Ewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Ewen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Ewen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Ewen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mc Ewen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Ewen 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 Mc Ewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Ewen. 100% of Mc Ewen men worked as a Dairyman and 89% of Mc Ewen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mc Ewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ewen 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 Mc Ewen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Ewen. For the veterans among your Mc Ewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Ewen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Mc Ewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mc Ewen in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Ewen 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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