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Mcwharton Family History

Mcwharton 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: Wharton, Charton, Mchatton, Marton, Charlton, Harton, Mccarron

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Where is the Mcwharton family from?

You can see how Mcwharton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwharton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwharton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mcwharton family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwharton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcwharton families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Mcwharton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwharton 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 Mcwharton. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mcwharton. For the veterans among your Mcwharton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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