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Mcwight Family History

Mcwight 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: Mcright, Mcwright, Mcknight, Dwight, Mctighe, Wight, Mccright, Might

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Where is the Mcwight family from?

You can see how Mcwight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwight family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcwight families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcwight families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwight's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcwight families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwight 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 219 census records available for the last name Mcwight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwight 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcwight. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcwight. For the veterans among your Mcwight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwight lifespan?

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