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Magill Family History

Magill Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Magill family from?

You can see how Magill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Magill families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Magill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magill 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 Magill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Magill. 44% of Magill men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Magill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magill were Caretaker and Statistical Clerk.

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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

  • General Labourer
    44%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Physician surgeon
    13%
  • Caretaker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Married Woman
    3%
  • Statistical Clerk
    3%

What Magill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Magill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magill 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Magill. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Magill. For the veterans among your Magill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Magill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magill in 1944 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magill 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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