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Mcgildowney Family History

Mcgildowney 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: Mceldowney, Muldowney, Mcgiboney, Clowney, Mcgilton, Mcgivney

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Where is the Mcgildowney family from?

You can see how Mcgildowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgildowney family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mcgildowney family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgildowney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcgildowney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcgildowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgildowney 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcgildowney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgildowney. For the veterans among your Mcgildowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgildowney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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