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Migill Family History

Migill 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: Mcgill, Magill, Megill, Gill, Mill, Hugill, Migdal, Madill, Vigil

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Where is the Migill family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Migill. 100% of Migill men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Migill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Migill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migill 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Migill. 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 16 military records available for the last name Migill. For the veterans among your Migill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migill lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Migill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Migill in 1977 was 74, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Migill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migill 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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