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Ilwraith Family History

Ilwraith Surname 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: Galbraith, Raith, Milbrath, Kamrath, Rath, Howarth, Weith, Warth

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Where is the Ilwraith family from?

You can see how Ilwraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilwraith family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Ilwraith families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ilwraith's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Ilwraith families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Ilwraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilwraith 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Ilwraith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Ilwraith. For the veterans among your Ilwraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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