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Mcilrath Family History

Mcilrath Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McElrath.

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


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Where is the Mcilrath family from?

You can see how Mcilrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Mcilrath families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mcilrath's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcilrath families in 1840.
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What did your Mcilrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcilrath. 46% of Mcilrath men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcilrath women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcilrath were Farming and Proprietor.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Mcilrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcilrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilrath 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Mcilrath. 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 826 military records available for the last name Mcilrath. For the veterans among your Mcilrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilrath lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcilrath in 1942 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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