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Mcwood Family History

Mcwood 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: Mccool, Wood, Elwood, Magwood, Mccord, Mccook, Mahood, Cawood, Masood

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Where is the Mcwood family from?

You can see how Mcwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwood family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwood families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mcwood family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwood's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcwood families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwood 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 Mcwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Civil Servant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcwood. 100% of Mcwood women worked as a Civil Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Civil Servant
    100%

What Mcwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Mcwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwood 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mcwood. 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 81 military records available for the last name Mcwood. For the veterans among your Mcwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwood lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Mcwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcwood in 1969 was 68, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwood 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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