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Mcwain Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McQuain .

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


Similar surnames: Mckain, Mcmain, Mccain, Mclain, Mclaine, Mcswain, Mcfadin, Mcgrain

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Where is the Mcwain family from?

You can see how Mcwain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mcwain families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcwain families in 1911.
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What did your Mcwain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcwain. 35% of Mcwain men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcwain women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcwain were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Helper
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwain 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Mcwain. 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 327 military records available for the last name Mcwain. For the veterans among your Mcwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwain lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcwain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcwain in 1958 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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