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Mc Millan Family History

Mc Millan 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: Mcmillan, Mcquillan, Mcmillin, Mcmillen, Mcmillon, Mcmillian

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Where is the Mc Millan family from?

You can see how Mc Millan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Millan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Millan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 188 Mc Millan families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mc Millan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mc Millan families in 1891.
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What did your Mc Millan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Millan. 67% of Mc Millan men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Mc Millan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Millan were Chartered Accountant and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Chartered Accountant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 56,000 census records available for the last name Mc Millan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Millan 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Millan. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mc Millan. For the veterans among your Mc Millan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Millan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Millan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mc Millan in 1962 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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