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Mc Govan Family History

Mc Govan 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: Mungovan, Mcgowan, Mccrohan, Govan, Moldovan, Mccowan, Mcgahan

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Where is the Mc Govan family from?

You can see how Mc Govan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Govan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Govan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Mc Govan families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mc Govan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Govan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Govan 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 Govan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Govan. 100% of Mc Govan men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mc Govan women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Mc Govan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Mc Govan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Govan 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Mc Govan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mc Govan. For the veterans among your Mc Govan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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