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Mcilvain Family History

Mcilvain Name Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwain .

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


Similar surnames: Mcelvain, Mcilvaine, Mcilwain, Mcilveen, Mcillwain, Mcilwaine, Mclain

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Where is the Mcilvain family from?

You can see how Mcilvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilvain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcilvain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcilvain family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilvain's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcilvain families in 1911.
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What did your Mcilvain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcilvain. 26% of Mcilvain men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mcilvain women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcilvain were Helper and Saleslady. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcilvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilvain 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Mcilvain. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcilvain. For the veterans among your Mcilvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilvain lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilvain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcilvain in 1959 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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