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Mcmen Family History

Mcmen 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: Mcmeen, Chen, Mcewen, Mammen, Mayen, Kamen, Mclean, Moen, Domen

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Where is the Mcmen family from?

You can see how Mcmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 13 Mcmen families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Mcmen's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mcmen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmen 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 Mcmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcmen. 100% of Mcmen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mcmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Mcmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcmen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcmen. For the veterans among your Mcmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcmen in 1958 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmen 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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