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Mcwhae Family History

Mcwhae 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: Chae, Mchale, Mcwhite, Mcham, Mcrae, Mcshane, Mcphee, Mcshan, Mchan

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Where is the Mcwhae family from?

You can see how Mcwhae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhae family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcwhae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcwhae family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwhae's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcwhae families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Mcwhae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhae 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhae. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcwhae. For the veterans among your Mcwhae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwhae lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwhae 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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