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Mcackill Family History

Mcackill 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: Mcaskill, Mccaskill, Mackall, Mackell, Macaskill, Macgill, Mackrell

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Where is the Mcackill family from?

You can see how Mcackill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcackill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcackill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Mcackill families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcackill's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcackill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcackill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcackill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcackill. 100% of Mcackill men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mcackill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcackill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcackill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcackill. For the veterans among your Mcackill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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