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Mcsain Family History

Mcsain 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: Mcswain, Mcbain, Mckain, Mclain, Mccain, Mcmain, Mcwain, Main, Maslin

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Where is the Mcsain family from?

You can see how Mcsain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcsain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Mcsain families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsain's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcsain families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsain 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 Mcsain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcsain. 100% of Mcsain men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Mcsain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Mcsain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsain 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcsain. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mcsain. For the veterans among your Mcsain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsain lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Mcsain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcsain in 1968 was 67, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsain 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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