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Mcilraith Family History

Mcilraith Surname Meaning

from Mac Gille Riabhaigh see McIlrath.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcilraith family from?

You can see how Mcilraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilraith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcilraith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Mcilraith families living in Northumberland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcilraith's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcilraith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilraith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcilraith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcilraith. 67% of Mcilraith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Journalist
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 449 immigration records available for the last name Mcilraith. 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 242 military records available for the last name Mcilraith. For the veterans among your Mcilraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilraith lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilraith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcilraith in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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