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Mac Millian Family History

Mac Millian 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: Mcmillian, Macmillan, Mcmillan, Mcmillin, Mcmillion, Macmillen

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Where is the Mac Millian family from?

You can see how Mac Millian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Millian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mac Millian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mac Millian families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mac Millian's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mac Millian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Millian 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 Millian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Civil Engineer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mac Millian. 50% of Mac Millian men worked as a Civil Engineer and 100% of Mac Millian women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Civil Engineer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Mac Millian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Mac Millian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Millian 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mac Millian. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mac Millian. For the veterans among your Mac Millian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Millian lifespan?

Average Mac Millian life expectancy in 1993 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Millian 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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