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Mc Wan Family History

Mc Wan 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: Mcewan, Mcewen, Mclean, Schwan, Mcswain, Mccowan, Mcgowan, Mcbean

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Where is the Mc Wan family from?

You can see how Mc Wan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Wan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Wan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mc Wan families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mc Wan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mc Wan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Wan 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 443 census records available for the last name Mc Wan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Wan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mc Wan. 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 476 military records available for the last name Mc Wan. For the veterans among your Mc Wan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Wan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Wan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Wan

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