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Macwethy Family History

Macwethy 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: Mcwethy, Macbeth, Mackey, Mauseth, Mccarthy, Mcbeth, Macey, Mathy

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Where is the Macwethy family from?

You can see how Macwethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwethy family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Macwethy family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwethy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Macwethy families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Macwethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwethy 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 Macwethy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Macwethy. For the veterans among your Macwethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwethy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Macwethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macwethy in 1969 was 70, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwethy 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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