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Mcillwain Family History

Mcillwain Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwain.

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


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Where is the Mcillwain family from?

You can see how Mcillwain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcillwain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcillwain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Mcillwain families living in Tennessee. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcillwain's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcillwain families in 1880.
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What did your Mcillwain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcillwain. 52% of Mcillwain men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcillwain women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mcillwain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcillwain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcillwain 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcillwain. 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 402 military records available for the last name Mcillwain. For the veterans among your Mcillwain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcillwain lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcillwain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcillwain in 1961 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcillwain 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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