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Mcwheelan Family History

Mcwheelan 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: Wheelan, Mckeeman, Whelan, Mcclellan, Mcgeehan, Mckeegan, Heelan

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Where is the Mcwheelan family from?

You can see how Mcwheelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwheelan family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Mcwheelan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Mcwheelan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mcwheelan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcwheelan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mcwheelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwheelan 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 Mcwheelan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcwheelan. For the veterans among your Mcwheelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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