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Makgill Family History

Makgill 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: Magill, Macgill, Mcgill, Madill, Manwill, Mancill, Cargill, Megill

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Where is the Makgill family from?

You can see how Makgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makgill family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Makgill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Makgill families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Makgill's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Makgill families in 1891.
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What did your Makgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makgill. 100% of Makgill women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Makgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makgill 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Makgill. 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 37 military records available for the last name Makgill. For the veterans among your Makgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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