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Mcsweyn Family History

Mcsweyn 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, Mcswain, Mcowen, Mcsweeny, Mosley, Massey, Mclean

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Where is the Mcsweyn family from?

You can see how Mcsweyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsweyn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcsweyn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mcsweyn families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcsweyn's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcsweyn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsweyn 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 Mcsweyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Actor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcsweyn. 100% of Mcsweyn men worked as an Actor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Actor
    100%

What Mcsweyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Mcsweyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsweyn 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Mcsweyn. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mcsweyn. For the veterans among your Mcsweyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsweyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mcsweyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcsweyn in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcsweyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsweyn 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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