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Mcwilton Family History

Mcwilton Surname Meaning

shortened from Mac Chodlatáin 'son of Codlatán' a personal name meaning 'little sleeper'. More often reduced to Culleton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcwilton family from?

You can see how Mcwilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwilton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Mcwilton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mcwilton families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwilton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mcwilton families in 1891.
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What did your Mcwilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcwilton. 100% of Mcwilton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Mcwilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwilton 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcwilton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcwilton. For the veterans among your Mcwilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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