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Mcwharter Family History

Mcwharter Name 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, Mcwhorter, Mcwherter, Mccarter, Charter, Mewhorter

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Where is the Mcwharter family from?

You can see how Mcwharter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwharter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwharter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcwharter family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcwharter's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcwharter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwharter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcwharter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcwharter. 56% of Mcwharter men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Mcwharter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcwharter were Salesman and 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
    56%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • House Keeper
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcwharter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwharter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcwharter. 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 173 military records available for the last name Mcwharter. For the veterans among your Mcwharter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwharter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mcwharter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcwharter in 1963 was 54, and 85 in 1998.

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