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Mac Gillis Family History

Mac Gillis 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: Mcgillis, Mccrillis, Macgill, Achilles, Mcgill, Millis, Marzilli

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Where is the Mac Gillis family from?

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

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Mac Gillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Gillis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mac Gillis. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Mac Gillis. For the veterans among your Mac Gillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Gillis lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Mac Gillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mac Gillis in 1989 was 87, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Gillis 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.

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