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Mcwiliams Family History

Mcwiliams 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, Mcwilliam, Wiliams, Macwilliams, Williams, Willams

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Where is the Mcwiliams family from?

You can see how Mcwiliams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwiliams family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcwiliams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Mcwiliams family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwiliams's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwiliams families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Mcwiliams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwiliams 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcwiliams. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcwiliams. For the veterans among your Mcwiliams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwiliams lifespan?

Average Mcwiliams life expectancy in 2001 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwiliams 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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