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Mawhir Family History

Mawhir 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: Mair, Mather, Machi, Mathur, Martir, Machin, Macher, Mathie, Mawyer

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Where is the Mawhir family from?

You can see how Mawhir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawhir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mawhir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mawhir family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawhir's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mawhir families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Mawhir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawhir 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mawhir. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mawhir. For the veterans among your Mawhir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawhir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mawhir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mawhir in 1966 was 81, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawhir 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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