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Mccean Family History

Mccean 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: Mclean, Mcbean, Mcvean, Mckean, Mcclean, Mccan, Mccuan, Mcconn

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Where is the Mccean family from?

You can see how Mccean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mccean family living in Moray. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccean's in Scotland. Moray and 1 other county had the highest population of Mccean families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Mccean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccean 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mccean. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mccean. For the veterans among your Mccean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccean 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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