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Mcwille Family History

Mcwille 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: Mcgill, Mcgillen, Maille, Achille, Wille, Mille, Miville, Schille

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Where is the Mcwille family from?

You can see how Mcwille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwille family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcwille families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mcwille families living in Argyll. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcwille's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcwille families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Mcwille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwille 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mcwille. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcwille. For the veterans among your Mcwille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwille lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwille 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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