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Mcwerter Family History

Mcwerter 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: Mcwherter, Mcwhirter, Mccarter, Howerter, Mcwhorter, Mclester, Carter

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Where is the Mcwerter family from?

You can see how Mcwerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwerter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwerter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Mcwerter families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwerter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcwerter families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Mcwerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwerter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcwerter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcwerter. For the veterans among your Mcwerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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