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Mcshane Family History

Mcshane Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Seáin ‘son of Seán’ Irish form of John.

The McShane family in Tyrone are a branch of the O'Neills.

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


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Where is the Mcshane family from?

You can see how Mcshane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcshane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcshane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 123 Mcshane families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcshane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcshane families in 1891.
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What did your Mcshane 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 Mcshane. 23% of Mcshane men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Mcshane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcshane were Dock Labourer and 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
    23%
  • Catholic Priest
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Dock Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Mcshane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcshane 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcshane. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mcshane. For the veterans among your Mcshane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcshane lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcshane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1952. The average life expectancy for Mcshane in 1948 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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