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Mckeowen Family History

Mckeowen 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: Mckeown, Mckewen, Mckowen, Mcewen, Mcowen, Mcgowen, Mckeen, Mckown

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Where is the Mckeowen family from?

You can see how Mckeowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mckeowen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Mckeowen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mckeowen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mckeowen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeowen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckeowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckeowen. 100% of Mckeowen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Mckeowen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckeowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeowen 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Mckeowen. 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 101 military records available for the last name Mckeowen. For the veterans among your Mckeowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeowen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Mckeowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mckeowen in 1965 was 72, and 90 in 1987.

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