This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcgowin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcgowin Family History

Mcgowin Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McGowan.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcgowin family from?

You can see how Mcgowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgowin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgowin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Mcgowin families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mcgowin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcgowin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgowin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcgowin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgowin. 30% of Mcgowin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcgowin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgowin were Farming and Office Clerical Work.

View Census Data for Mcgowin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Office Clerical Work
    12%

What Mcgowin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcgowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgowin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcgowin

Passenger Lists

There are 484 immigration records available for the last name Mcgowin. 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.

View all Mcgowin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgowin. For the veterans among your Mcgowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcgowin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcgowin family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcgowin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcgowin in 1953 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgowin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgowin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgowin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial