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Mc Geown Family History

Mc Geown 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: Mcgown, Mckeown, Mcgowan, Mccown, Mcgowin, Mcgowen, Mongeon, Mckown

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Where is the Mc Geown family from?

You can see how Mc Geown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Geown family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mc Geown families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Geown's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Geown families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Geown surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Geown ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Geown. 75% of Mc Geown women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Nurse
    25%

What Mc Geown family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Mc Geown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Geown 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Mc Geown. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mc Geown. For the veterans among your Mc Geown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Geown lifespan?

Average Mc Geown life expectancy in 1982 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Geown 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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