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Mcewin Family History

Mcewin 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, Mcewan, Melin, Lewin, Merin, Mcelwain, Mein, Brewin, Mcswain

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Where is the Mcewin family from?

You can see how Mcewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcewin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Mcewin families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Mcewin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcewin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcewin. 46% of Mcewin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcewin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcewin were Retired Farmer and Student.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Labourer
    37%
  • Retired Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teach
    34%
  • Student
    34%

What Mcewin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewin 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Mcewin. 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 592 military records available for the last name Mcewin. For the veterans among your Mcewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcewin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcewin in 1960 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcewin 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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