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Mc Ilwraith Family History

Mc Ilwraith 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: Mcilrath, Milbrath, Mcelrath, Mcilwain, Mcilwaine, Galbraith

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Where is the Mc Ilwraith family from?

You can see how Mc Ilwraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ilwraith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Ilwraith families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mc Ilwraith families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Ilwraith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Ilwraith families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Ilwraith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Ilwraith. 100% of Mc Ilwraith 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 133 census records available for the last name Mc Ilwraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ilwraith 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Mc Ilwraith. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mc Ilwraith. For the veterans among your Mc Ilwraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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