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Macgowen Family History

Macgowen 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: Mcgowen, Macgowan, Mcgowan, Mcowen, Mcgowin, Mcgown, Mckowen, Mccowen

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Where is the Macgowen family from?

You can see how Macgowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgowen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macgowen families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Macgowen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgowen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macgowen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macgowen 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 212 census records available for the last name Macgowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgowen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Macgowen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Macgowen. For the veterans among your Macgowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgowen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Macgowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macgowen in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macgowen 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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