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Mcfillan Family History

Mcfillan 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, Mcmillin, Mcmillen, Mcmillon

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Where is the Mcfillan family from?

You can see how Mcfillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfillan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfillan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mcfillan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfillan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcfillan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfillan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Mcfillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfillan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mcfillan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcfillan. For the veterans among your Mcfillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfillan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Mcfillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcfillan in 1976 was 88, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfillan 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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