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Mcaweeny Family History

Mcaweeny Name 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: Mcsweeny, Mcsweeney, Mcweeney, Mcaneny, Mcsween, Mcewen, Mcqueen

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Where is the Mcaweeny family from?

You can see how Mcaweeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaweeny family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Mcaweeny families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Mcaweeny families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mcaweeny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcaweeny families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaweeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcaweeny ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcaweeny ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Mcaweeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaweeny 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mcaweeny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcaweeny. For the veterans among your Mcaweeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaweeny lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Mcaweeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcaweeny in 1970 was 77, and 91 in 1997.

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