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Mcqowen Family History

Mcqowen 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: Mcowen, Mcgowen, Mckowen, Mccowen, Mcewen, Mcqueen, Mccowan, Mcgowan

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Where is the Mcqowen family from?

You can see how Mcqowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcqowen family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Mcqowen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcqowen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcqowen families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mcqowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcqowen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcqowen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcqowen. For the veterans among your Mcqowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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