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Mcwherton Family History

Mcwherton 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: Mcpherson, Mcpheron, Mcwherter, Wharton, Charton, Netherton, Mchatton

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Where is the Mcwherton family from?

You can see how Mcwherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwherton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1861. The most Mcwherton families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Mcwherton families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwherton's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mcwherton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mcwherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwherton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcwherton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcwherton. For the veterans among your Mcwherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwherton lifespan?

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