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Mcwho Family History

Mcwho 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: Cho, Macho, Chu, Chon, Chi, Cao, Mao, Ho, Aho, Maw

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Where is the Mcwho family from?

You can see how Mcwho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwho family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcwho family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwho's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcwho families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Mcwho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwho 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 Mcwho. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcwho. For the veterans among your Mcwho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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