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Mckewin Family History

Mckewin 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: Mckewen, Mcewen, Mcnevin, Mckean, Mckelvin, Mcgowin, Mckeown, Mckeen

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Where is the Mckewin family from?

You can see how Mckewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckewin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mckewin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckewin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckewin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mckewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckewin. 100% of Mckewin men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Mckewin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckewin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mckewin. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mckewin. For the veterans among your Mckewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckewin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mckewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mckewin in 1966 was 68, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckewin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckewin 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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