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Mckowan Family History

Mckowan 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: Mccowan, Mcgowan, Mckowen, Mckown, Mckean, Mcowen, Mccown, Mcgowin

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Where is the Mckowan family from?

You can see how Mckowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckowan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckowan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mckowan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckowan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mckowan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckowan 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 Mckowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckowan. 43% of Mckowan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mckowan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckowan were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Mckowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckowan 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Mckowan. 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 229 military records available for the last name Mckowan. For the veterans among your Mckowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckowan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Mckowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckowan in 1954 was 37, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckowan 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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