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Mcwhite Family History

Mcwhite Surname Meaning

Irish: partly translated Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Faoitigh a patronymic from a Gaelic form of English White.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcwhite family from?

You can see how Mcwhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwhite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcwhite families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcwhite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcwhite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcwhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcwhite. 33% of Mcwhite men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Mcwhite women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcwhite were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcwhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhite 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhite. 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 471 military records available for the last name Mcwhite. For the veterans among your Mcwhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwhite lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcwhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcwhite in 1943 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcwhite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwhite 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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