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Mcwhid Family History

Mcwhid 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: Mcwhite, Mcphie, Mcdaid, Mccoid, Mcwain, Mcwhirt, Mcghie, Chi, Child

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Where is the Mcwhid family from?

You can see how Mcwhid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhid family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcwhid family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwhid's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcwhid families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Mcwhid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhid 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhid. 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 Mcwhid. For the veterans among your Mcwhid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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