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Mcewan Family History

Mcewan Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McEwen.

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


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Where is the Mcewan family from?

You can see how Mcewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcewan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 142 Mcewan families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcewan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcewan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcewan. 16% of Mcewan men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Mcewan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcewan were Company Secretary and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Motor Mechanic
    10%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%
  • Company Secretary
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 72,000 census records available for the last name Mcewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewan 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcewan. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Mcewan. For the veterans among your Mcewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcewan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcewan in 1953 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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