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Mcwhinie Family History

Mcwhinie 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, Mcwhite, Mawhinney, Mcwhirter, Mcshane, Mchone

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Where is the Mcwhinie family from?

You can see how Mcwhinie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhinie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcwhinie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcwhinie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwhinie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcwhinie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mcwhinie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhinie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhinie. 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 Mcwhinie. For the veterans among your Mcwhinie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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