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Mcwhannell Family History

Mcwhannell Surname Meaning

from Mac Gille Chonghail 'son of Gille Conghail' a personal name meaning 'servant of St Congal' the name by which St Comgall of Bangor is known in Scotland.

The written evidence makes Gille Conaill 'servant of St Conall' (of Donegal) equally possible but tradition is against it.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcwhannell family from?

You can see how Mcwhannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhannell family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcwhannell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. There were 13 Mcwhannell families living in Perthshire, which was the highest population of Mcwhannell families in 1841 in Scotland.
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What did your Mcwhannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcwhannell. 100% of Mcwhannell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Mcwhannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhannell 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhannell. 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 148 military records available for the last name Mcwhannell. For the veterans among your Mcwhannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwhannell lifespan?

Average Mcwhannell life expectancy in 1980 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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