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Mcwillaims Family History

Mcwillaims 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, Mcgillis, Willams, Macwilliams, Millis

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Where is the Mcwillaims family from?

You can see how Mcwillaims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwillaims family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Mcwillaims families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcwillaims families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwillaims's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcwillaims families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Mcwillaims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwillaims 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 Mcwillaims. 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 Mcwillaims. For the veterans among your Mcwillaims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwillaims lifespan?

Average Mcwillaims life expectancy in 2004 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwillaims 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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