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Mceowan Family History

Mceowan 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: Mccowan, Mcgowan, Mcewan, Mcewen, Mcelwain, Mcowen, Mccown, Mcgowin

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Where is the Mceowan family from?

You can see how Mceowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceowan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mceowan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Mceowan families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceowan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mceowan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mceowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceowan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mceowan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mceowan. For the veterans among your Mceowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceowan lifespan?

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