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Mcdill Family History

Mcdill Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McDowell.

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


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Where is the Mcdill family from?

You can see how Mcdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 15 Mcdill families living in Ayrshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mcdill's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcdill families in 1841.
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What did your Mcdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcdill. 100% of Mcdill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdill 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Mcdill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcdill. For the veterans among your Mcdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdill lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcdill in 1943 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdill 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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