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Mcwier Family History

Mcwier 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: Mctier, Mier, Mower, Meier, Manier, Schier, Swier, Mawyer, Maier

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Where is the Mcwier family from?

You can see how Mcwier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Mcwier families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Mcwier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwier families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mcwier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcwier. 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 Mcwier. For the veterans among your Mcwier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwier 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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