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Mcshann Family History

Mcshann 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: Mcshane, Mcshan, Mcswain, Mccann, Mccrann, Shann, Mcgann, Mcfann

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Where is the Mcshann family from?

You can see how Mcshann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcshann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcshann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcshann family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcshann's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcshann families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcshann 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 Mcshann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundry was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcshann. 100% of Mcshann women worked as a Laundry.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    100%

What Mcshann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Mcshann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcshann 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcshann. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mcshann. For the veterans among your Mcshann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcshann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcshann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcshann in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcshann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcshann 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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