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Mcsennan Family History

Mcsennan 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: Mclennan, Mckennon, Mckenna, Mckernan, Mcternan, Maclennan, Mannan

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Where is the Mcsennan family from?

You can see how Mcsennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsennan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Mcsennan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Mcsennan families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsennan's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcsennan families in 1861.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mcsennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsennan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcsennan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcsennan. For the veterans among your Mcsennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsennan lifespan?

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