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Mcaweeney Family History

Mcaweeney 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: Mcsweeney, Mcweeney, Mcgeeney, Mcqueeney, Mcsweeny, Marteney

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Where is the Mcaweeney family from?

You can see how Mcaweeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaweeney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mcaweeney families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there was 1 Mcaweeney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaweeney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcaweeney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaweeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcaweeney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Mcaweeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaweeney 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Mcaweeney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Mcaweeney. For the veterans among your Mcaweeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaweeney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mcaweeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcaweeney in 1972 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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