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Mcilhoney Family History

Mcilhoney 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: Mcelhone, Mcilhenny, Mcelhaney, Mcelheney, Mcelhiney, Mcinerney

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Where is the Mcilhoney family from?

You can see how Mcilhoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilhoney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcilhoney families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mcilhoney families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcilhoney's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcilhoney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilhoney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Mcilhoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilhoney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcilhoney. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mcilhoney. For the veterans among your Mcilhoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilhoney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcilhoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcilhoney in 1964 was 68, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcilhoney 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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