Mcgown Family History

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Mcgown Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant spelling of McGowan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcgowen, Mcgowin, Mccown, Mckown, Mcgowan, Macgowan, Mckeown, Magoon

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Mcgown Family Origin

Where is the Mcgown family from?

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You can see how Mcgown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgown family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgown families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Mcgown families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mcgown's in the UK. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcgown families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgown surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mcgown Family Occupations

What did your Mcgown ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Mcgown. 5% of Mcgown men worked as a General Labourer and 43% of Mcgown women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgown were Builders Labourer (heavy and Private Means

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    5%
  • (retired)
    3%
  • Assistant Cashier Publishers
    3%
  • Builders Labourer (heavy
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Mcgown Historical Records

What Mcgown family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Mcgown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgown census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgown. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcgown. For the veterans among your Mcgown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mcgown Life Expectancy

What is the average Mcgown lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcgown in 1952 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgown

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgown 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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