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Macwilliams Family History

Macwilliams Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McWilliams.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macwilliams family from?

You can see how Macwilliams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macwilliams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macwilliams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Macwilliams families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Macwilliams's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Macwilliams families in 1891.
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What did your Macwilliams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macwilliams. 100% of Macwilliams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Macwilliams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macwilliams 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Macwilliams. 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 666 military records available for the last name Macwilliams. For the veterans among your Macwilliams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macwilliams lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Macwilliams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macwilliams in 1944 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macwilliams 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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