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Mcgowran Family History

Mcgowran Surname Meaning

from Mag Shamhradháin see McGovern.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcgowran family from?

You can see how Mcgowran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgowran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgowran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mcgowran families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcgowran's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mcgowran families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgowran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgowran. 100% of Mcgowran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Mcgowran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgowran 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Mcgowran. 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 134 military records available for the last name Mcgowran. For the veterans among your Mcgowran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgowran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgowran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcgowran in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgowran 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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