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Mcilreath Family History

Mcilreath 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, Mcelreath, Mcelrath, Gilreath, Mcgrath, Milbrath, Creath

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Where is the Mcilreath family from?

You can see how Mcilreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilreath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilreath families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Mcilreath families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilreath's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcilreath families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilreath 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 132 census records available for the last name Mcilreath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilreath 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcilreath. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mcilreath. For the veterans among your Mcilreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilreath lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Mcilreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcilreath in 1970 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcilreath 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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