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Mcgwein Family History

Mcgwein 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, Mcswain, Schwein, Mcgavin, Mcowen, Mcgowin, Mcgowen, Mcgrain

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Where is the Mcgwein family from?

You can see how Mcgwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgwein family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgwein families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgwein's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcgwein families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pipelayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgwein. 100% of Mcgwein men worked as a Pipelayer and 100% of Mcgwein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pipelayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcgwein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mcgwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgwein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcgwein. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcgwein. For the veterans among your Mcgwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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