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Mahill Family History

Mahill 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: Magill, Madill, Dahill, Cahill, Rahill, Mill, Hill, Hamill, Mcgill

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Where is the Mahill family from?

You can see how Mahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mahill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mahill families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahill's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mahill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahill 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 Mahill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Swamp Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahill. 100% of Mahill men worked as a Swamp Contractor.

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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

  • Swamp Contractor
    100%

What Mahill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Mahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahill 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mahill. 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 84 military records available for the last name Mahill. For the veterans among your Mahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Mahill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mahill in 1966 was 94, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahill 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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