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Mcwan Family History

Mcwan 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: Mchan, Mcewan, Mccan, Mcwain, Mohan, Man, Mcewen, Madan, Swan, Wan

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Where is the Mcwan family from?

You can see how Mcwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcwan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcwan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcwan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwan 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 116 census records available for the last name Mcwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcwan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcwan. For the veterans among your Mcwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwan 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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