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Miwilliam Family History

Miwilliam 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, William, Mcwilliams, Gwilliam, Gilliam, Millian, Williams

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Where is the Miwilliam family from?

You can see how Miwilliam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miwilliam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Miwilliam families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Miwilliam families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miwilliam's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Miwilliam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Miwilliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miwilliam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Miwilliam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Miwilliam. For the veterans among your Miwilliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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