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Mcgwer Family History

Mcgwer 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: Mcewen, Mower, Mager, Schwer, Mcgirr, Mciver, Moger, Meger, Magner

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Where is the Mcgwer family from?

You can see how Mcgwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgwer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgwer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgwer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mcgwer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Mcgwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgwer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcgwer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcgwer. For the veterans among your Mcgwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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