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Mcman Family History

Mcman 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: Moman, Mchan, Mccan, Mcmain, Mcmann, Mohan, Man, Osman, Madan, Roman

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Where is the Mcman family from?

You can see how Mcman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Mcman families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mcman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcman. 36% of Mcman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcman were Teacher and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Checker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcman 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Mcman. 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 397 military records available for the last name Mcman. For the veterans among your Mcman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mcman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcman in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 1999.

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