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Mcwilson Family History

Mcwilson 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: Mcgilton, Chilson, Wilson, Mcmillon, Milson, Chilton, Wilton, Milton

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Where is the Mcwilson family from?

You can see how Mcwilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Mcwilson families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mcwilson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcwilson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcwilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcwilson. 100% of Mcwilson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcwilson women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mcwilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcwilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwilson 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Mcwilson. 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 137 military records available for the last name Mcwilson. For the veterans among your Mcwilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwilson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcwilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcwilson in 1961 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcwilson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwilson 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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