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Macwherter Family History

Macwherter 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: Mcwherter, Mcwhirter, Mcwhorter, Manchester, Mewhorter, Machemer

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Where is the Macwherter family from?

You can see how Macwherter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwherter family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Macwherter family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwherter's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Macwherter families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwherter 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 33 census records available for the last name Macwherter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwherter 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 Macwherter. 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 45 military records available for the last name Macwherter. For the veterans among your Macwherter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwherter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Macwherter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macwherter in 1977 was 85, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwherter 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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