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Mcwillims Family History

Mcwillims 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, Macwilliams, Millis, Mcphillips

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Where is the Mcwillims family from?

You can see how Mcwillims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwillims family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcwillims families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Mcwillims families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwillims's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcwillims families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mcwillims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwillims 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcwillims. 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 Mcwillims. For the veterans among your Mcwillims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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