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Mcwalker Family History

Mcwalker 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: Walker, Chalker, Mcaleer, Marker, Waller, Malter, Calder, Mchale

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Where is the Mcwalker family from?

You can see how Mcwalker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwalker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwalker families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mcwalker families living in Fife. This was about 9% of all the recorded Mcwalker's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mcwalker families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwalker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Mcwalker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwalker 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mcwalker. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mcwalker. For the veterans among your Mcwalker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwalker lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Mcwalker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcwalker in 1989 was 38, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwalker 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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