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Mcwhann Family History

Mcwhann 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: Mccann, Mcshane, Mccrann, Mcgann, Mcfann, Mcshan, Mchan, Mcghan

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Where is the Mcwhann family from?

You can see how Mcwhann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhann family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Mcwhann families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwhann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwhann families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Mcwhann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhann 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhann. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcwhann. For the veterans among your Mcwhann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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