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Mccans Family History

Mccans 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: Mccann, Mccants, Mccane, Mccan, Means, Mcconn, Mcmanus, Crans, Mccall

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Where is the Mccans family from?

You can see how Mccans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mccans families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mccans's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mccans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccans. 100% of Mccans men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccans 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mccans. 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 284 military records available for the last name Mccans. For the veterans among your Mccans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccans lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mccans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mccans in 1954 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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