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Mccwal Family History

Mccwal 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: Mccool, Mczeal, Mccraw, Mccall, Mccowan, Mcclay, Mccaw, Michal, Mical

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Where is the Mccwal family from?

You can see how Mccwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccwal family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mccwal families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccwal's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mccwal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Mccwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccwal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mccwal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccwal. For the veterans among your Mccwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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