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Mccan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mchan, Mccane, Mccain, Mccaul, Mccanna, Mccaa, Mccaw, Mccary, Mccuan

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Where is the Mccan family from?

You can see how Mccan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Mccan families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mccan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mccan families in 1911.
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What did your Mccan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccan. 34% of Mccan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccan. For the veterans among your Mccan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mccan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mccan in 1963 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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