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Mccowen Family History

Mccowen Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McCowan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccowen family from?

You can see how Mccowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccowen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Mccowen families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mccowen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccowen families in 1891.
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What did your Mccowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mccowen. 75% of Mccowen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mccowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccowen 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Mccowen. 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 Mccowen. For the veterans among your Mccowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccowen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mccowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mccowen in 1954 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccowen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccowen 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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