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Macwillan Family History

Macwillan 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: Macmillan, Mcmillan, Maclellan, Macmillen, Mcquillan, Millan

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Where is the Macwillan family from?

You can see how Macwillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwillan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macwillan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Macwillan families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macwillan's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macwillan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macwillan 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 29 census records available for the last name Macwillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwillan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Macwillan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macwillan. For the veterans among your Macwillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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