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Mcillhenny Family History

Mcillhenny 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: Mcilhenny, Mcelhenny, Mcclenny, Mcelhinny, Mcelheney, Mcelhenney

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Where is the Mcillhenny family from?

You can see how Mcillhenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcillhenny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcillhenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mcillhenny families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcillhenny's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mcillhenny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcillhenny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcillhenny ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcillhenny ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Mcillhenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcillhenny 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mcillhenny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Mcillhenny. For the veterans among your Mcillhenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcillhenny lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Mcillhenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcillhenny in 1977 was 81, and 49 in 1994.

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