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Macildowie Family History

Macildowie 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: Macioce, Mcindoe, Mceldowney, Manilow, Mcilwee, Marlowe, Baldwin

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Where is the Macildowie family from?

You can see how Macildowie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macildowie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macildowie families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Macildowie families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macildowie's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Macildowie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macildowie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Macildowie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macildowie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Macildowie. 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 18 military records available for the last name Macildowie. For the veterans among your Macildowie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macildowie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Macildowie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macildowie in 1973 was 57, and 92 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macildowie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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