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Mcwalsh Family History

Mcwalsh 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: Walsh, Mchale, Welsh, Marsh, Mccall, Mcnally, Mccosh, Mcfall, Mcleish

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Where is the Mcwalsh family from?

You can see how Mcwalsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwalsh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mcwalsh family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwalsh's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mcwalsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwalsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mcwalsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwalsh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcwalsh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcwalsh. For the veterans among your Mcwalsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwalsh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwalsh 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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