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Mc Whitehead Family History

Mc Whitehead 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: Whitehead, Whitebread, Mcwhite, Mothershead, Whitehorn, Whitfield

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Where is the Mc Whitehead family from?

You can see how Mc Whitehead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Whitehead family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 10 Mc Whitehead families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Whitehead's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mc Whitehead families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Mc Whitehead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Whitehead 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Mc Whitehead. 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 186 military records available for the last name Mc Whitehead. For the veterans among your Mc Whitehead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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