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Mcilear Family History

Mcilear 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: Mclear, Mcalear, Mclean, Clear, Mccleary, Miler, Mciver, Mailer

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Where is the Mcilear family from?

You can see how Mcilear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilear family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Mcilear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Mcilear families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilear's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcilear families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mcilear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilear 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcilear. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcilear. For the veterans among your Mcilear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilear lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcilear 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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