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Mcewe Family History

Mcewe 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: Mcewen, Loewe, Mewes, Cece, Meese, Mew, Miele, Mee, Mele, Riewe

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Where is the Mcewe family from?

You can see how Mcewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewe family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcewe families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Mcewe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcewe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcewe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcewe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Mcewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcewe. 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 military records available for the last name Mcewe. For the veterans among your Mcewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcewe lifespan?

Average Mcewe life expectancy in 1997 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcewe 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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