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Mcwethy Family History

Mcwethy Name Meaning

Irish or Scottish: variant of McVittie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcnelly, Mcmath, Mcevoy, Mcgeachy, Mcweeney, Mcneely, Mcnealy, Mckey

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Where is the Mcwethy family from?

You can see how Mcwethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwethy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwethy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Mcwethy families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcwethy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcwethy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwethy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcwethy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcwethy. 40% of Mcwethy 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcwethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwethy 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Mcwethy. 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 474 military records available for the last name Mcwethy. For the veterans among your Mcwethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwethy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcwethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcwethy in 1955 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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