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Mcillwaine Family History

Mcillwaine 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: Mcilwaine, Mcillwain, Mcilwain, Mcilvaine, Mcelwain, Mclaine

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Where is the Mcillwaine family from?

You can see how Mcillwaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcillwaine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcillwaine families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Mcillwaine families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcillwaine's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mcillwaine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcillwaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcillwaine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Mcillwaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcillwaine 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcillwaine. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcillwaine. For the veterans among your Mcillwaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcillwaine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcillwaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcillwaine in 1966 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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