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Mcmilan Family History

Mcmilan 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, Milan, Mcminn, Mcmillin, Mcmillen, Mcmillon, Mcmahan

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Where is the Mcmilan family from?

You can see how Mcmilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmilan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmilan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mcmilan families living in Perthshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcmilan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcmilan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmilan 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 Mcmilan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmilan. 50% of Mcmilan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcmilan women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Mcmilan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcmilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmilan 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Mcmilan. 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 164 military records available for the last name Mcmilan. For the veterans among your Mcmilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmilan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcmilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcmilan in 1964 was 84, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmilan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmilan 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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