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Mackewan Family History

Mackewan Surname 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: Macewan, Macken, Mckean, Mckewen, Mcewan, Macgowan, Maclean, Macewen

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Where is the Mackewan family from?

You can see how Mackewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackewan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mackewan family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackewan's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mackewan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackewan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Mackewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackewan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mackewan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mackewan. For the veterans among your Mackewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackewan lifespan?

Average Mackewan life expectancy in 1969 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackewan 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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