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Mewhirter Family History

Mewhirter 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: Mcwhirter, Mewhorter, Mcwhorter, Mcwherter, Meister, Whitter, Mcwhite

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Where is the Mewhirter family from?

You can see how Mewhirter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewhirter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mewhirter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mewhirter families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mewhirter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mewhirter families in 1841.
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What did your Mewhirter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mewhirter. 60% of Mewhirter men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Mewhirter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mewhirter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewhirter 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Mewhirter. 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 207 military records available for the last name Mewhirter. For the veterans among your Mewhirter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewhirter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mewhirter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mewhirter in 1965 was 58, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewhirter 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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