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Mcwhennie Family History

Mcwhennie 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: Mcwhinnie, Mcwhinney, Mckenzie, Mckinnie, Mclennan, Chernin

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Where is the Mcwhennie family from?

You can see how Mcwhennie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhennie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcwhennie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 4 Mcwhennie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwhennie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcwhennie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Mcwhennie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhennie 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 Mcwhennie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcwhennie. For the veterans among your Mcwhennie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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