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Macwillam Family History

Macwillam 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: Mcwilliam, Macwilliams, Macmillan, Mancilla, Mcwilliams, Mantilla

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Where is the Macwillam family from?

You can see how Macwillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwillam family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Macwillam family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwillam's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macwillam families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwillam 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 21 census records available for the last name Macwillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwillam 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Macwillam. 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 military records available for the last name Macwillam. For the veterans among your Macwillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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