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Mucklewain Family History

Mucklewain 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: Mcelwain, Mcilwain, Mcillwain, Mclean, Muckler, Mckeeman, Mcswain

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Where is the Mucklewain family from?

You can see how Mucklewain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mucklewain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Mucklewain families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mucklewain families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mucklewain's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mucklewain families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Mucklewain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mucklewain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mucklewain. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mucklewain. For the veterans among your Mucklewain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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