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Mcsheen Family History

Mcsheen 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: Mcsween, Mcqueen, Mcshea, Mcbreen, Mcphee, Sheen, Mcshan, Mckeen

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Where is the Mcsheen family from?

You can see how Mcsheen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsheen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcsheen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Mcsheen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcsheen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcsheen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsheen 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 Mcsheen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcsheen. 100% of Mcsheen 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 Mcsheen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Mcsheen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsheen 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Mcsheen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mcsheen. For the veterans among your Mcsheen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsheen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Mcsheen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcsheen in 1971 was 71, and 87 in 1998.

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