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Mcchane Family History

Mcchane 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: Mcshane, Mcclane, Mccane, Mchale, Mcclave, Mccone, Mccraney, Mchaney

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Where is the Mcchane family from?

You can see how Mcchane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcchane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcchane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcchane family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcchane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcchane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcchane 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 Mcchane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcchane. 34% of Mcchane men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcchane women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcchane were Meat Cutter and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Office Boy
    17%
  • Meat Cutter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Mcchane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Mcchane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcchane 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mcchane. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mcchane. For the veterans among your Mcchane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcchane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcchane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcchane in 1963 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcchane 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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