This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcswigin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcswigin Family History

Mcswigin 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: Mcswain, Mcguigan, Mcsween, Mcwain, Maslin, Mcewen, Wiggin, Swain

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcswigin family from?

You can see how Mcswigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcswigin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcswigin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mcswigin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcswigin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcswigin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcswigin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mcswigin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Mcswigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcswigin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcswigin

Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Mcswigin. 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.

View all Mcswigin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Mcswigin. For the veterans among your Mcswigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcswigin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcswigin family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcswigin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Mcswigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcswigin in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcswigin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcswigin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcswigin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial