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Mcwang Family History

Mcwang 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: Wang, Chang, Hwang, Morang, Mccaig, Mcharg, Mccann, Mang, Mckane

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Where is the Mcwang family from?

You can see how Mcwang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwang family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mcwang families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Mcwang families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwang's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcwang families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwang 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 21 census records available for the last name Mcwang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwang 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcwang. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcwang. For the veterans among your Mcwang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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