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Mcllwain Family History

Mcllwain 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: Mcelwain, Mcilwain, Mcillwain, Mcswain, Mclain, Mcclain, Mcilvain

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Where is the Mcllwain family from?

You can see how Mcllwain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcllwain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mcllwain families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcllwain's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcllwain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcllwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcllwain 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mcllwain. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mcllwain. For the veterans among your Mcllwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcllwain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1968, in the United States, Mcllwain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcllwain in 1963 was 55, and 68 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcllwain 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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