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Mcewon Family History

Mcewon 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, Menon, Mcevoy, Memon, Ceron, Mcowen, Mckewen, Mceuen

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Where is the Mcewon family from?

You can see how Mcewon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcewon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Mcewon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcewon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcewon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Mcewon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcewon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcewon. For the veterans among your Mcewon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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