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Lochill Family History

Lochill 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: Coghill, Rochell, Rockhill, Polhill, Schill, Cochell, Cohill, Tohill

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Where is the Lochill family from?

You can see how Lochill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochill family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Lochill families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lochill's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lochill families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Lochill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochill 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Lochill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Lochill. For the veterans among your Lochill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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