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Mcilyar Family History

Mcilyar 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: Mclear, Mcbryar, Millar, Mcalear, Colyar, Miller, Magyar, Vilar

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Where is the Mcilyar family from?

You can see how Mcilyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilyar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilyar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mcilyar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilyar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcilyar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilyar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcilyar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mcilyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilyar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcilyar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mcilyar. For the veterans among your Mcilyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilyar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mcilyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcilyar in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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