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Mcwaine Family History

Mcwaine 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: Mclaine, Mcwain, Maine, Mcswain, Mcbain, Caine, Mcwhite, Mckane

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Where is the Mcwaine family from?

You can see how Mcwaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwaine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Mcwaine families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwaine's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwaine families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Mcwaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwaine 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 Mcwaine. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mcwaine. For the veterans among your Mcwaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwaine lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2000, in the United States, Mcwaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcwaine in 1949 was 48, and 26 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwaine 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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