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Mcwire Family History

Mcwire 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: Maire, Wire, Mcguire, Scire, Mctyre, Mcgirr, Caire, Mcwhite, Manire

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Where is the Mcwire family from?

You can see how Mcwire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwire family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Mcwire families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcwire's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwire families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Mcwire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwire 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcwire. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcwire. For the veterans among your Mcwire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwire 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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