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Mccmillan Family History

Mccmillan 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, Macmillan, Mcquillan, Mcclellan, Mcmillin, Mcmillen

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Where is the Mccmillan family from?

You can see how Mccmillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccmillan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccmillan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mccmillan families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccmillan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mccmillan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccmillan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mccmillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccmillan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mccmillan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mccmillan. For the veterans among your Mccmillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccmillan lifespan?

Average Mccmillan life expectancy in 1995 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccmillan 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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