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Mclily Family History

Mclily 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: Mcgill, Mally, Mcrill, Mclin, Mclinn, Mcdill, Mclay, Mill, Child

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Where is the Mclily family from?

You can see how Mclily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclily family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mclily families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mclily's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mclily families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclily ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mclily. 100% of Mclily women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mclily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclily 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mclily. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mclily. For the veterans among your Mclily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclily lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Mclily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mclily in 1973 was 80, and 77 in 1996.

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