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Mcgillard Family History

Mcgillard 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: Maillard, Gillard, Millard, Mcgalliard, Mcgilvary, Rouillard, Mcgill

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Where is the Mcgillard family from?

You can see how Mcgillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgillard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgillard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcgillard family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgillard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgillard families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Mcgillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgillard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcgillard. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcgillard. For the veterans among your Mcgillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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