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Macwhirter Family History

Macwhirter 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: Mcwhirter, Mcwhorter, Mcwherter, Mcwhite, Mewhorter, Mcquirter

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Where is the Macwhirter family from?

You can see how Macwhirter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwhirter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macwhirter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Macwhirter family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwhirter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macwhirter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwhirter 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 Macwhirter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macwhirter. 100% of Macwhirter 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macwhirter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macwhirter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwhirter 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Macwhirter. 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 124 military records available for the last name Macwhirter. For the veterans among your Macwhirter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwhirter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Macwhirter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macwhirter in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwhirter 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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