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Macmillan Family History

Macmillan Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McMillan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macmillan family from?

You can see how Macmillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macmillan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 51 Macmillan families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Macmillan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macmillan families in 1891.
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What did your Macmillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macmillan. 12% of Macmillan men worked as a Barman and 72% of Macmillan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macmillan were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman
    12%
  • Schoolmaster
    8%
  • Master Printer
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Childrens Nurse
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Macmillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmillan 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Macmillan. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Macmillan. For the veterans among your Macmillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmillan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Macmillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macmillan in 1948 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmillan 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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