This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kargill family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kargill Family History

Kargill Surname 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: Cargill, Kardell, Magill, Krill, Bargiel, Cargile, Parrill, Orgill

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kargill family from?

You can see how Kargill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kargill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kargill families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kargill family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kargill's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kargill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kargill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kargill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kargill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kargill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kargill

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Kargill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Kargill immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Kargill. For the veterans among your Kargill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kargill military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kargill family history

Discover More

What is the average Kargill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kargill 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kargill family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial