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Mcalilly Family History

Mcalilly 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: Mcevilly, Mcanally, Mcneilly, Mcanelly, Lilly, Melillo, Mcgill

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Where is the Mcalilly family from?

You can see how Mcalilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalilly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalilly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcalilly families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcalilly's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mcalilly families in 1840.
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What did your Mcalilly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Mcalilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalilly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcalilly. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mcalilly. For the veterans among your Mcalilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalilly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mcalilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcalilly in 1969 was 52, and 88 in 2003.

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