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Mcwallis Family History

Mcwallis 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: Wallis, Challis, Callis, Mallis, Mcgillis, Mcfalls, Mcnellis

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Where is the Mcwallis family from?

You can see how Mcwallis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwallis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcwallis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mcwallis family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwallis's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcwallis families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mcwallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwallis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcwallis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcwallis. For the veterans among your Mcwallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwallis lifespan?

Average Mcwallis life expectancy in 1976 was 87 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 Mcwallis 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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