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Mccillan Family History

Mccillan 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: Mcmillan, Mcquillan, Millan, Mcgillen, Mcculla, Mcclellan, Mccolgan

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Where is the Mccillan family from?

You can see how Mccillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccillan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccillan families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mccillan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccillan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mccillan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mccillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccillan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mccillan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mccillan. For the veterans among your Mccillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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