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Macoun Family History

Macoun Name 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: Macon, Maroun, Magoun, Mccoun, Malon, Bacon, Maron, Marcoux, Mcconn

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Where is the Macoun family from?

You can see how Macoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macoun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Macoun families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Macoun families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Macoun's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macoun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macoun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macoun ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macoun 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Macoun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Macoun. For the veterans among your Macoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macoun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Macoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macoun in 1964 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

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