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Mclwin Family History

Mclwin 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: Mclin, Mclain, Melin, Mcewen, Malin, Malmin, Mclean, Mcelwain, Molin

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Where is the Mclwin family from?

You can see how Mclwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclwin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mclwin families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mclwin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclwin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mclwin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Mclwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclwin 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 Mclwin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mclwin. For the veterans among your Mclwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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