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Mcain 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.

Where is the Mcain family from?

You can see how Mcain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 10 Mcain families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcain's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mcain families in 1851.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcain family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 272 census records available for the last name Mcain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcain census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcain. 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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Military Records

There are 33 military records available for the last name Mcain. For the veterans among your Mcain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Mcain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcain in 1974 was 70, and 38 in 1996.

Mcain Surname Meaning

Where is the Mcain family from?

What Mcain family records will you find?

What is the average Mcain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Mcain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcain in 1974 was 70, and 38 in 1996.

337	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
33	Military Records
20	Immigration Records
272	Census and Voter Lists
351	Member Trees

337	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
33	Military Records
20	Immigration Records
272	Census and Voter Lists
351	Member Trees

Mcain Family History