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Mcquilliams Family History

Mcquilliams 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: Mcwilliams, Mcquillan, Mcwilliam, Guilliams, Mcquillin, Quilliam

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Where is the Mcquilliams family from?

You can see how Mcquilliams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcquilliams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcquilliams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Mcquilliams families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Mcquilliams's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcquilliams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcquilliams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcquilliams ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mcquilliams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Mcquilliams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcquilliams 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mcquilliams. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mcquilliams. For the veterans among your Mcquilliams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcquilliams lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcquilliams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcquilliams in 1963 was 57, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcquilliams 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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