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Mgown Family History

Mgown 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: Mcgown, Brown, Moon, Mon, Moen, Crown, Gowan, Mohn, Down, Lown

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Where is the Mgown family from?

You can see how Mgown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mgown family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mgown families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mgown families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mgown's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mgown families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mgown 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 27 census records available for the last name Mgown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mgown 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mgown. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mgown. For the veterans among your Mgown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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