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Mogill Family History

Mogill 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, Mogul, Moll, Coghill, Cowgill

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Where is the Mogill family from?

You can see how Mogill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mogill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mogill family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mogill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mogill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mogill 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 Mogill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mogill. 25% of Mogill men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Mogill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mogill were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Sales Lady
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Mogill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Mogill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogill 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Mogill. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mogill. For the veterans among your Mogill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mogill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mogill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mogill in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mogill 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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