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Macewen Family History

Macewen Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McEwen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macewen family from?

You can see how Macewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macewen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Macewen families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Macewen's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Macewen families in 1911.
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What did your Macewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macewen. 100% of Macewen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macewen 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Macewen. 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 539 military records available for the last name Macewen. For the veterans among your Macewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macewen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Macewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macewen in 1958 was 54, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macewen 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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