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Mcwhirt Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McCord .

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


Similar surnames: Mcguirt, Mcgirt, Mccourt, Mccort, Mcquire, Mcwhorter, Mcguirl, Mcwain

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Where is the Mcwhirt family from?

You can see how Mcwhirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwhirt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwhirt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 8 Mcwhirt families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwhirt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcwhirt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwhirt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcwhirt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcwhirt. 43% of Mcwhirt men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Mcwhirt women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcwhirt were Machine Operator and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcwhirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwhirt 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mcwhirt. 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 397 military records available for the last name Mcwhirt. For the veterans among your Mcwhirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwhirt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcwhirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcwhirt in 1952 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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