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Mclilly Family History

Mclilly Name 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: Lilly, Melillo, Mcgill, Mcevilly, Mcnally, Schilly, Crilly, Mcrill

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Where is the Mclilly family from?

You can see how Mclilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclilly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mclilly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mclilly families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclilly's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mclilly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclilly. 100% of Mclilly men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Mclilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclilly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mclilly. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mclilly. For the veterans among your Mclilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclilly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mclilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mclilly in 1964 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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