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Mcilwee Family History

Mcilwee Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwee (see McEvoy ).

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


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Where is the Mcilwee family from?

You can see how Mcilwee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilwee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilwee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 19 Mcilwee families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcilwee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcilwee families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilwee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcilwee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcilwee. 46% of Mcilwee men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Bartender
    19%

What Mcilwee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcilwee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilwee 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Mcilwee. 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 385 military records available for the last name Mcilwee. For the veterans among your Mcilwee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilwee lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilwee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcilwee in 1946 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcilwee 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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