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Mcewel Family History

Mcewel 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, Mewes, Medel, Mcelwee, Mckeel, Mcowen, Mckewen, Mcniel

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Where is the Mcewel family from?

You can see how Mcewel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Mcewel families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Mcewel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcewel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcewel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mcewel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewel 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 Mcewel. 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 Mcewel. For the veterans among your Mcewel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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