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Mcllvain Family History

Mcllvain 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: Mcilvain, Mcelvain, Mcelwain, Mclain, Mcclain, Mcilwain, Mcilvaine

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Where is the Mcllvain family from?

You can see how Mcllvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcllvain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mcllvain families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcllvain's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcllvain families in 1880.
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What did your Mcllvain ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcllvain ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Mcllvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcllvain 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcllvain. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mcllvain. For the veterans among your Mcllvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcllvain lifespan?

Average Mcllvain life expectancy in 1969 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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