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Mcguane Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhubháin a patronymic from the personal name Dubhán a derivative of dubh ‘dark black’. The surname has also been Anglicized (in Mayo) as McGowan . Compare Doane .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgrane, Mcguff, Mclean, Mcglone, Mccune, Mcguire, Mcshane, Mcquaid

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Where is the Mcguane family from?

You can see how Mcguane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcguane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Mcguane families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcguane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcguane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcguane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcguane. 100% of Mcguane men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mcguane women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcguane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguane 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Mcguane. 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 265 military records available for the last name Mcguane. For the veterans among your Mcguane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguane lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcguane in 1943 was 34, and 90 in 2004.

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