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Mcgilaway Family History

Mcgilaway 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: Mcgilvray, Callaway, Mcmanaway, Calaway, Mcgilvary, Mcgilvery, Mcgill

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Where is the Mcgilaway family from?

You can see how Mcgilaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgilaway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Mcgilaway families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcgilaway families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgilaway's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mcgilaway families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgilaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Mcgilaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgilaway 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcgilaway. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcgilaway. For the veterans among your Mcgilaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgilaway lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Mcgilaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcgilaway in 1985 was 80, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgilaway 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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