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Macmullan Family History

Macmullan 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: Macmullen, Mcmullan, Macmillan, Mcmillan, Maclellan, Macmillen

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Where is the Macmullan family from?

You can see how Macmullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmullan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macmullan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Macmullan families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Macmullan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Macmullan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmullan 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 Macmullan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macmullan. 100% of Macmullan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macmullan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macmullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmullan 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Macmullan. 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 197 military records available for the last name Macmullan. For the veterans among your Macmullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmullan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macmullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macmullan in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macmullan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmullan 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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