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Mcwils Family History

Mcwils 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: Mcgill, Mcrill, Mcdill, Miles, Lewis, Mill, Child, Melis, Wild, Will

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Where is the Mcwils family from?

You can see how Mcwils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwils family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Mcwils families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwils's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcwils families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwils 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 16 census records available for the last name Mcwils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwils 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcwils. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcwils. For the veterans among your Mcwils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwils lifespan?

Average Mcwils life expectancy in 1994 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwils 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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