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Mc Wayne Family History

Mc Wayne 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: Wayne, Mcswain, Mayne, Crayne, Mcguane, Mcgrane, Mcshane, Mckane

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Where is the Mc Wayne family from?

You can see how Mc Wayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Wayne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Wayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mc Wayne families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Wayne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Wayne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Wayne 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Mc Wayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Wayne 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Mc Wayne. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mc Wayne. For the veterans among your Mc Wayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Wayne lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Mc Wayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mc Wayne in 1979 was 58, and 73 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Wayne 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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