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Mcworter Family History

Mcworter 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: Mcwhorter, Mccotter, Morter, Mcwhirter, Mccarter, Corter, Mewhorter

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Where is the Mcworter family from?

You can see how Mcworter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcworter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcworter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcworter family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcworter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcworter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcworter 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 Mcworter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcworter. 34% of Mcworter men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Mcworter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Mcworter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcworter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcworter. 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 132 military records available for the last name Mcworter. For the veterans among your Mcworter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcworter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mcworter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcworter in 1963 was 73, and 23 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcworter 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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