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Mcdwell Family History

Mcdwell 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: Mcdowell, Kidwell, Maxwell, Sidwell, Mowell, Ledwell, Cowell, Rodwell

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Where is the Mcdwell family from?

You can see how Mcdwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcdwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcdwell family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdwell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Mcdwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Mcdwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdwell 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 Mcdwell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcdwell. For the veterans among your Mcdwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdwell 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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