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Mcwherr Family History

Mcwherr 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: Mcsherry, Scherr, Mcwherter, Mcwhirt, Herr, Mower, Scherf, Mather

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Where is the Mcwherr family from?

You can see how Mcwherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwherr family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Mcwherr family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwherr's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcwherr families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Mcwherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwherr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcwherr. 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 military records available for the last name Mcwherr. For the veterans among your Mcwherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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