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Mc Ilwham Family History

Mc Ilwham 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, Milham, Mileham, Millham, Mcwilliams, Mcmillan, Gillham

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Where is the Mc Ilwham family from?

You can see how Mc Ilwham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ilwham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mc Ilwham families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mc Ilwham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Ilwham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Mc Ilwham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ilwham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mc Ilwham. 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 military records available for the last name Mc Ilwham. For the veterans among your Mc Ilwham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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