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Mcwabb Family History

Mcwabb 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: Mcnabb, Crabb, Mccabe, Mclamb, Mabb, Mcnab, Mcwade, Mcwain, Mayabb

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Where is the Mcwabb family from?

You can see how Mcwabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwabb family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mcwabb families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcwabb families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwabb's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcwabb families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwabb 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 Mcwabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcwabb. 100% of Mcwabb men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farming
    100%

What Mcwabb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Mcwabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwabb 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcwabb. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcwabb. For the veterans among your Mcwabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwabb lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcwabb

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