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Mcsweany Family History

Mcsweany 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: Mcsweeny, Mcsweeney, Mcsween, Sweany, Mcsherry, Mcewen, Mclean

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Where is the Mcsweany family from?

You can see how Mcsweany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsweany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mcsweany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mcsweany families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsweany's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcsweany families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Mcsweany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsweany 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcsweany. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcsweany. For the veterans among your Mcsweany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsweany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcsweany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcsweany in 1964 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsweany 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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