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Mcillwraith Family History

Mcillwraith 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: Mcilrath, Mcillwain, Milbrath, Mcelrath, Mcilwain, Mcilwaine

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Where is the Mcillwraith family from?

You can see how Mcillwraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcillwraith family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcillwraith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcillwraith family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcillwraith's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcillwraith families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcillwraith 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 Mcillwraith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcillwraith. 100% of Mcillwraith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcillwraith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Mcillwraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcillwraith 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Mcillwraith. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcillwraith. For the veterans among your Mcillwraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcillwraith lifespan?

Average Mcillwraith life expectancy in 1986 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcillwraith 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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