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Mcwhannel Family History

Mcwhannel 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: Mcwhinney, Channel, Mcdannel, Mawhinney, Channell, Mchaney, Mcdaniel

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Where is the Mcwhannel family from?

You can see how Mcwhannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhannel family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcwhannel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Mcwhannel families living in Kinross. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mcwhannel's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Mcwhannel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwhannel 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 338 census records available for the last name Mcwhannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhannel 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhannel. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mcwhannel. For the veterans among your Mcwhannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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