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Mcward Family History

Mcward 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: Mccard, Ward, Seward, Howard, Chard, Edward, Coward, Coard, Card

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Where is the Mcward family from?

You can see how Mcward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcward family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mcward family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcward's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcward families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Mcward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcward. 100% of Mcward men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Mcward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Mcward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcward 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Mcward. 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 65 military records available for the last name Mcward. For the veterans among your Mcward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcward lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcward in 1964 was 56, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcward 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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