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Mcgwier Family History

Mcgwier 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: Mcgirr, Schwier, Mctier, Mcguyer, Mcghie, Mcewen, Mier, Mcnair, Mower

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Where is the Mcgwier family from?

You can see how Mcgwier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgwier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgwier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mcgwier family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgwier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgwier families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Mcgwier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgwier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcgwier. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mcgwier. For the veterans among your Mcgwier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgwier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgwier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgwier in 1966 was 63, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgwier 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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