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Mcswen Family History

Mcswen 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: Mcewen, Mcowen, Mcsween, Mcswain, Masten, Mussen, Mcshea, Cowen

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Where is the Mcswen family from?

You can see how Mcswen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcswen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcswen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcswen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcswen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcswen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcswen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Mcswen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcswen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcswen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcswen. For the veterans among your Mcswen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcswen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcswen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcswen

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