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Mcwelle Family History

Mcwelle 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: Melle, Mowell, Schelle, Welle, Mckell, Michelle, Mcnelley, Mcnelly

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Where is the Mcwelle family from?

You can see how Mcwelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwelle family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Mcwelle families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcwelle family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwelle's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcwelle families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mcwelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwelle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcwelle. 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 Mcwelle. For the veterans among your Mcwelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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