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Mcilnay Family History

Mcilnay 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: Mcclay, Millay, Mcnay, Mcilroy, Mcilvoy, Mclay, Mckinney, Minas

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Where is the Mcilnay family from?

You can see how Mcilnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcilnay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Mcilnay families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilnay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcilnay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcilnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcilnay. 50% of Mcilnay men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Mcilnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilnay 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mcilnay. 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 187 military records available for the last name Mcilnay. For the veterans among your Mcilnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilnay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcilnay in 1963 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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