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Mcwhin Family History

Mcwhin 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: Mcwain, Chin, Machin, Mcswain, Mcbain, Mccoin, Mcwhite, Mahin, Mclin

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Where is the Mcwhin family from?

You can see how Mcwhin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhin family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mcwhin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mcwhin families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwhin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcwhin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Mcwhin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhin. 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 Mcwhin. For the veterans among your Mcwhin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwhin lifespan?

Average Mcwhin life expectancy in 1993 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwhin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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