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Mcmillain Family History

Mcmillain 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, Mcmillin, Mcmillen, Mcmillon, Mcilwain, Mcilvain, Mcmillian

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Where is the Mcmillain family from?

You can see how Mcmillain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmillain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmillain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcmillain family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmillain's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcmillain families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmillain 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 Mcmillain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmillain. 100% of Mcmillain men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Mcmillain women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mcmillain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Mcmillain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmillain 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcmillain. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mcmillain. For the veterans among your Mcmillain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmillain lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Mcmillain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcmillain in 1985 was 76, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmillain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmillain 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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