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Mccaill Family History

Mccaill 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: Mccall, Mccahill, Mcgill, Mcmahill, Mccaskill, Mccaig, Mcfall, Mcnall

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Where is the Mccaill family from?

You can see how Mccaill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaill family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mccaill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mccaill families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mccaill's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mccaill families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mccaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaill 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 Mccaill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mccaill. For the veterans among your Mccaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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