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Mckilop Family History

Mckilop 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: Mckillop, Mckillip, Mackillop, Milos, Mcgill, Milo, Mckinnon, Makino

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Where is the Mckilop family from?

You can see how Mckilop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckilop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckilop families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mckilop family living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckilop's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Mckilop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckilop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Mckilop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckilop 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mckilop. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mckilop. For the veterans among your Mckilop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckilop lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Mckilop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mckilop in 1992 was 76, and 84 in 1995.

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