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Mclwain Family History

Mclwain 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, Mcswain, Mclain, Mcilwain, Mcwain, Mclean, Mcbain, Mcquain

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Where is the Mclwain family from?

You can see how Mclwain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclwain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mclwain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mclwain family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclwain's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mclwain families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Mclwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclwain 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mclwain. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mclwain. For the veterans among your Mclwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclwain lifespan?

Average Mclwain life expectancy in 1995 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclwain 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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