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Mc Williams Family History

Mc Williams 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: Mcwilliams, Mcwilliam, Macwilliams, Williams, William, Gwilliam

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Where is the Mc Williams family from?

You can see how Mc Williams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Williams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Williams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 97 Mc Williams families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mc Williams's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Williams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Williams 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 Mc Williams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Williams. 45% of Mc Williams men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mc Williams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Williams were Picture Hall Clean and (retired) Domestic D.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Picture Hall Clean
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • (retired) Domestic D
    5%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Mc Williams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Williams 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Williams. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Mc Williams. For the veterans among your Mc Williams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Williams lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Williams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mc Williams in 1963 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Williams 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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