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Macwhorter Family History

Macwhorter 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: Mcwhorter, Mcwhirter, Mewhorter, Mcwherter, Achter, Manchester

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Where is the Macwhorter family from?

You can see how Macwhorter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwhorter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macwhorter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 15 Macwhorter families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwhorter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Macwhorter families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Macwhorter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwhorter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Macwhorter. 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 54 military records available for the last name Macwhorter. For the veterans among your Macwhorter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwhorter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Macwhorter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macwhorter in 1962 was 62, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwhorter 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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