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Mcwane Family History

Mcwane 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: Mckane, Mclane, Mccane, Mcwade, Mcbane, Cane, Crane, Mchale, Mcnaney

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Where is the Mcwane family from?

You can see how Mcwane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Mcwane families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwane's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mcwane families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwane 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 Mcwane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcwane. 100% of Mcwane men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcwane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Mcwane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwane 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Mcwane. 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 154 military records available for the last name Mcwane. For the veterans among your Mcwane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwane lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Mcwane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcwane in 1952 was 57, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcwane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwane 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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