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Mcowen Family History

Mcowen Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McEwen.

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


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Where is the Mcowen family from?

You can see how Mcowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcowen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 46 Mcowen families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mcowen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcowen families in 1891.
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What did your Mcowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcowen. 100% of Mcowen men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Mcowen 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Hairdresser
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcowen 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Mcowen. 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 575 military records available for the last name Mcowen. For the veterans among your Mcowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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