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Mcgeown Family History

Mcgeown Surname Meaning

from Mag Eoghain see McKeown Scottish McEwan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcgeown family from?

You can see how Mcgeown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeown family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcgeown families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mcgeown families living in New Jersey. This was about 14% of all the recorded Mcgeown's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcgeown families in 1920.
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What did your Mcgeown ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgeown. 100% of Mcgeown men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Mcgeown women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcgeown family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgeown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeown 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeown. 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 392 military records available for the last name Mcgeown. For the veterans among your Mcgeown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeown lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgeown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgeown in 1962 was 72, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgeown 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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