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Mclewin Family History

Mclewin 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: Mcewen, Lewin, Mclean, Clewis, Mcnevin, Mclin, Mcgowin, Mckewen

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Where is the Mclewin family from?

You can see how Mclewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mclewin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mclewin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mclewin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclewin. 100% of Mclewin men worked as a Shipper. .

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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 1940

  • Shipper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Mclewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclewin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mclewin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mclewin. For the veterans among your Mclewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclewin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Mclewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mclewin in 1968 was 71, and 78 in 2000.

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