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Mcwale Family History

Mcwale 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: Mchale, Mcwade, Wale, Cale, Male, Mccall, Mcfall, Mccabe, Mcfate

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Where is the Mcwale family from?

You can see how Mcwale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Mcwale families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcwale family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwale's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcwale families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mcwale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwale 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcwale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcwale. For the veterans among your Mcwale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwale 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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