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Mcilwain Family History

Mcilwain Name Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwain .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcilwaine, Mcilvain, Mcillwain, Mcilvaine, Mcelvain, Mclain, Mcclain

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Where is the Mcilwain family from?

You can see how Mcilwain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilwain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilwain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mcilwain families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcilwain's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcilwain families in 1911.
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What did your Mcilwain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcilwain. 55% of Mcilwain men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Labourer
    46%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcilwain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcilwain. For the veterans among your Mcilwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilwain lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilwain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcilwain in 1950 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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