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Mcwal Family History

Mcwal 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: Mchale, Cal, Mihal, Mczeal, Mccall, Mckay, Mcfall, Mowad, Kowal

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Where is the Mcwal family from?

You can see how Mcwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwal family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Mcwal families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mcwal families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mcwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcwal. 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 Mcwal. For the veterans among your Mcwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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