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Mcawley Family History

Mcawley Surname Meaning

from Mac Amhalghaidh or Mac Amhlaoibh see McAuley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcawley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcawley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcawley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcawley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcawley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcawley families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Mcawley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcawley 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Mcawley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mcawley. For the veterans among your Mcawley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcawley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Mcawley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcawley in 1961 was 48, and 80 in 2000.

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