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Macwhinney Family History

Macwhinney 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: Mawhinney, Mcwhinney, Mewhinney, Mackinney, Mckinney, Mcelhinney

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Where is the Macwhinney family from?

You can see how Macwhinney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwhinney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Macwhinney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 6 Macwhinney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwhinney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macwhinney families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Macwhinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwhinney 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Macwhinney. 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 119 military records available for the last name Macwhinney. For the veterans among your Macwhinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwhinney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Macwhinney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macwhinney in 1962 was 63, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwhinney 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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