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Mcswean Family History

Mcswean 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: Mcsween, Mcewen, Mclean, Mcswain, Mcshea, Mcbean, Mcvean, Mckean

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Where is the Mcswean family from?

You can see how Mcswean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcswean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcswean families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mcswean families living in Moray. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcswean's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Mcswean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcswean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Mcswean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcswean 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcswean. 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 238 military records available for the last name Mcswean. For the veterans among your Mcswean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcswean lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcswean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcswean in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcswean 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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