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Mcgil Family History

Mcgil 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: Mcgill, Mogul, Cail, Mcneil, Magin, Magill, Gil, Musil, Mcgrail, Magel

339	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
37	Military Records
70	Immigration Records
296	Census and Voter Lists
182	Member Trees

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Where is the Mcgil family from?

You can see how Mcgil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcgil family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgil's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcgil families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Mcgil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgil. 60% of Mcgil men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcgil women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Farmer

60%

Laborer

40%

Housekeeper

100%

What Mcgil family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 296 census records available for the last name Mcgil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Mcgil. 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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Military Records

There are 37 military records available for the last name Mcgil. For the veterans among your Mcgil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcgil in 1957 was 48, and 92 in 2002.

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Mcgil Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mcgill, Mogul, Cail, Mcneil, Magin, Magill, Gil, Musil, Mcgrail, Magel

339	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
37	Military Records
70	Immigration Records
296	Census and Voter Lists
182	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Mcgil family from?

View Census Data for Mcgil

What did your Mcgil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgil. 60% of Mcgil men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcgil women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Mcgil

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

60%

Laborer

40%

Housekeeper

100%

What Mcgil family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Mcgil family history

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What is the average Mcgil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcgil in 1957 was 48, and 92 in 2002.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgil family tree

Explore Your Tree

Mcgil Family History

Mcgil Surname Meaning

924 record(s) for Mcgil

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Where is the Mcgil family from?

What did your Mcgil ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Mcgil family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Mcgil lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgil family tree

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Mcgil Surname Meaning

924 record(s) for Mcgil

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Mcgil family from?

What did your Mcgil ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Mcgil family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcgil family history

What is the average Mcgil lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgil family tree

Search for another surname