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Macwhan Family History

Macwhan Surname 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: Machan, Mahan, Machak, Macha, Machin, Machon, Machen, Machac, Manahan

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Where is the Macwhan family from?

You can see how Macwhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macwhan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwhan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Macwhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Macwhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwhan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Macwhan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Macwhan. For the veterans among your Macwhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwhan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Macwhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macwhan in 1990 was 89, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwhan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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