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Mcialwain Family History

Mcialwain 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: Mcilwain, Mcillwain, Mcelwain, Mcilvain, Mcilwaine, Mcswain

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Mcialwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcialwain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcialwain. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Mcialwain. For the veterans among your Mcialwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcialwain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcialwain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcialwain in 1964 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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