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Mcguan Family History

Mcguan 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: Mcguane, Mcghan, Mccuan, Mcgurn, Mcgugan, Guan, Magnan, Mclean

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Where is the Mcguan family from?

You can see how Mcguan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Mcguan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcguan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcguan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcguan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguan 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Mcguan. 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 141 military records available for the last name Mcguan. For the veterans among your Mcguan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Mcguan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcguan in 1960 was 53, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguan 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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