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Mceane Family History

Mceane 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: Mckane, Mclane, Mccane, Mcbane, Cane, Means, Cerne, Keane, Mclean

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Where is the Mceane family from?

You can see how Mceane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mceane families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mceane family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceane's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Mceane families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mceane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceane 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mceane. 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 Mceane. For the veterans among your Mceane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceane lifespan?

Average Mceane life expectancy in 1990 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceane 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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