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Mcllain Family History

Mcllain 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: Mclain, Mcclain, Millan, Mclean, Mcelwain, Mcswain, Mcbain, Mcquain

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Where is the Mcllain family from?

You can see how Mcllain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcllain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcllain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Mcllain families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcllain's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcllain families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Mcllain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcllain 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcllain. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcllain. For the veterans among your Mcllain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcllain lifespan?

Average Mcllain life expectancy in 1976 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcllain 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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