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Mcllister Family History

Mcllister 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: Mcallister, Mcalister, Pallister, Hollister, Collister, Mccollister

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Where is the Mcllister family from?

You can see how Mcllister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcllister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcllister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mcllister family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcllister's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcllister families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mcllister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcllister 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcllister. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcllister. For the veterans among your Mcllister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcllister lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Mcllister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcllister in 1979 was 55, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcllister 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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