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Mcgwinn Family History

Mcgwinn 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: Mcginn, Mcglinn, Mcguinn, Mcminn, Mcglynn, Mcquinn, Schwinn, Mcgann

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Where is the Mcgwinn family from?

You can see how Mcgwinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgwinn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcgwinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcgwinn families living in Rhode Island. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mcgwinn's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Mcgwinn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgwinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgwinn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Mcgwinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgwinn 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Mcgwinn. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mcgwinn. For the veterans among your Mcgwinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgwinn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgwinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcgwinn in 1966 was 87, and 66 in 2002.

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