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Mcwillam Family History

Mcwillam 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: Mcwilliam, Mcwilliams, Mcmillan, Millam, Mccollam, Mcquillan, Millan

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Where is the Mcwillam family from?

You can see how Mcwillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwillam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcwillam families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mcwillam families living in Banffshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mcwillam's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Mcwillam families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwillam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Mcwillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwillam 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcwillam. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcwillam. For the veterans among your Mcwillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwillam 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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