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Macwhinnie Family History

Macwhinnie 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: Mcwhinnie, Mawhinney, Mcwhinney, Macchione, Mckinnie, Macinnis

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Where is the Macwhinnie family from?

You can see how Macwhinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwhinnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macwhinnie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Macwhinnie families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwhinnie's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Macwhinnie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwhinnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macwhinnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macwhinnie. 100% of Macwhinnie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macwhinnie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Macwhinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwhinnie 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Macwhinnie. 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 99 military records available for the last name Macwhinnie. For the veterans among your Macwhinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwhinnie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Macwhinnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Macwhinnie in 1955 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macwhinnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwhinnie 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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