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Mawhinnie Family History

Mawhinnie 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, Winnie, Mckinnie, Minnie, Mewhinney

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Where is the Mawhinnie family from?

You can see how Mawhinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawhinnie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Mawhinnie families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 15 Mawhinnie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawhinnie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mawhinnie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawhinnie 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 90 census records available for the last name Mawhinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawhinnie 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mawhinnie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mawhinnie. For the veterans among your Mawhinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawhinnie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mawhinnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mawhinnie in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawhinnie 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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