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Mawhirt Family History

Mawhirt 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: Mcwhirt, Machart, Manhart, Mahrt, Madeira, Mair, Maire, Mather, Machi

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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Mawhirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawhirt 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mawhirt. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Mawhirt. For the veterans among your Mawhirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawhirt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Mawhirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mawhirt in 1987 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

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