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Mcewan Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McEwen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Macewan, Mceuen, Mckewen, Mccuan, Ewan, Macewen, Mcenany, Mcewen

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Where is the Mcewan family from?

You can see how Mcewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcewan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcewan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 36 Mcewan families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mcewan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcewan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcewan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcewan. 41% of Mcewan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mcewan women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcewan were Laborer and Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Income
    15%
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Census Records

There are 72,000 census records available for the last name Mcewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcewan 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcewan. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Mcewan. For the veterans among your Mcewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcewan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcewan in 1953 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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