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Mcilwrath Family History

Mcilwrath Surname Meaning

from Mac Gille Riabhaigh see McIlrath.

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


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Where is the Mcilwrath family from?

You can see how Mcilwrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilwrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcilwrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcilwrath family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilwrath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcilwrath families in 1891.
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What did your Mcilwrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcilwrath. 100% of Mcilwrath 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%

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Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Mcilwrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilwrath 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Mcilwrath. 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 263 military records available for the last name Mcilwrath. For the veterans among your Mcilwrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilwrath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mcilwrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcilwrath in 1966 was 73, and 60 in 2000.

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