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Mcilraith Family History

Mcilraith Surname Meaning

from Mac Gille Riabhaigh see McIlrath.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcilraith family from?

You can see how Mcilraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilraith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcilraith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 42 Mcilraith families living in Ayrshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcilraith's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcilraith families in 1841.
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What did your Mcilraith ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcilraith. 100% of Mcilraith men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 449 immigration records available for the last name Mcilraith. 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 242 military records available for the last name Mcilraith. For the veterans among your Mcilraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilraith lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilraith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcilraith in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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