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Mcguane Family History

Mcguane Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhubháin, a patronymic from the personal name Dubhán, a derivative of dubh ‘dark black’.

The surname has also been Anglicized (in Mayo) as McGowan.

Compare Doane.

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


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Where is the Mcguane family from?

You can see how Mcguane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcguane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Mcguane families living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcguane's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcguane families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Mcguane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcguane. 100% of Mcguane men worked as a Barman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman
    100%

What Mcguane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcguane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguane 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Mcguane. 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 265 military records available for the last name Mcguane. For the veterans among your Mcguane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguane lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcguane in 1943 was 34, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcguane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguane 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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