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Mcwalton Family History

Mcwalton 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: Calton, Mchatton, Walton, Mcgilton, Mcaloon, Mccalmon, Mccallon

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Where is the Mcwalton family from?

You can see how Mcwalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwalton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Mcwalton families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Mcwalton families living in Perthshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcwalton's in Scotland. Perthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcwalton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Mcwalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwalton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcwalton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcwalton. For the veterans among your Mcwalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwalton lifespan?

Average Mcwalton life expectancy in 1996 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwalton 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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