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Mcwalin Family History

Mcwalin 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: Mcwain, Malin, Mcswain, Mcbain, Mccaslin, Mcfarlin, Mcgavin, Mclin

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Where is the Mcwalin family from?

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

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

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