Mckowen Family History

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Mckowen Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McEwen.

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


Similar surnames: Mckown, Mckewen, Mcgowen, Mccowen, Mcowen, Mckeown, Mcgowin, Mcgown

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Mckowen Family Origin

Where is the Mckowen family from?

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You can see how Mckowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckowen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mckowen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mckowen's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mckowen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckowen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mckowen Family Occupations

What did your Mckowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistant Controller Research Courta and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Mckowen. 13% of Mckowen men worked as an Assistant Controller Research Courta and 63% of Mckowen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckowen were Gents Hairdresser (shop Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Help

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Assistant Controller Research Courta
    13%
  • Assistant Sales Manager Contractors
    13%
  • Builders Labourer (retired)
    13%
  • Gents Hairdresser (shop Keeper
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Chemist Shop Assistant
    13%
  • Managers Ladys Hairdresser
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic Help
    13%

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

Mckowen Historical Records

What Mckowen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mckowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckowen 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Mckowen. 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 510 military records available for the last name Mckowen. For the veterans among your Mckowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mckowen Life Expectancy

What is the average Mckowen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mckowen in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckowen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckowen 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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