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Mewhinny Family History

Mewhinny 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: Mewhinney, Mawhinney, Mcwhinney, Mcelhinny, Mcelhinney, Mcwhinnie

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Where is the Mewhinny family from?

You can see how Mewhinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewhinny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mewhinny families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mewhinny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mewhinny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mewhinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewhinny 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 Mewhinny. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mewhinny. For the veterans among your Mewhinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewhinny lifespan?

Average Mewhinny life expectancy in 1972 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewhinny 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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