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Mcilwham Family History

Mcilwham Surname Meaning

from Mac Gille Chomhghain (or Irish Gaelic Mac Giolla Chomhdhain) ‘son of the servant of devotee of (Saint) Comhghan’

see Cowan (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcilwham family from?

You can see how Mcilwham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilwham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcilwham families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 18 Mcilwham families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilwham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcilwham families in 1841.
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What did your Mcilwham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcilwham. 100% of Mcilwham men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Mcilwham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcilwham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Mcilwham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilwham 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mcilwham. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mcilwham. For the veterans among your Mcilwham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilwham lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Mcilwham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcilwham in 1980 was 86, and 78 in 1993.

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