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Mcwhan Family History

Mcwhan Surname Meaning

from Mac Shuain see Whan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcwhan family from?

You can see how Mcwhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcwhan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcwhan family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcwhan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcwhan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcwhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcwhan. 100% of Mcwhan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcwhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Mcwhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhan 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mcwhan. For the veterans among your Mcwhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwhan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Mcwhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcwhan in 1984 was 79, and 80 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwhan 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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