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Mcwillis Family History

Mcwillis 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: Mcgillis, Millis, Mcwilliams, Mcwilliam, Mcmillin, Mckillip

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Where is the Mcwillis family from?

You can see how Mcwillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwillis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcwillis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcwillis family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwillis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcwillis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcwillis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcwillis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcwillis. 50% of Mcwillis men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Mcwillis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Mcwillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwillis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcwillis. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mcwillis. For the veterans among your Mcwillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwillis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mcwillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcwillis in 1970 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcwillis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwillis 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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