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Mcwharf Family History

Mcwharf 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: Mcharg, Scharf, Mcwhirt, Chard, Scherf, Merhar, Mchale, Schaaf, Char

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Where is the Mcwharf family from?

You can see how Mcwharf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwharf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mcwharf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcwharf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwharf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcwharf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwharf 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 116 census records available for the last name Mcwharf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwharf 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 Mcwharf. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcwharf. For the veterans among your Mcwharf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwharf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Mcwharf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcwharf in 1962 was 81, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwharf 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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