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Mcilroy Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McElroy .

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


Similar surnames: Milroy, Mcilvoy, Mccloy, Mcinroy, Mcmurry, Mcclory, Gilroy, Mcclay

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Where is the Mcilroy family from?

You can see how Mcilroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilroy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 22 Mcilroy families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcilroy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcilroy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcilroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcilroy. 31% of Mcilroy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcilroy women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcilroy were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Agent
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mcilroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilroy 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcilroy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcilroy. For the veterans among your Mcilroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilroy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcilroy in 1951 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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