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Mcgillen Family History

Mcgillen Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Giolláin a patronymic pet name from giolla ‘lad servant or devotee (of a saint)’

meaning ‘son of the wee lad’ or ‘son of the little devotee’.

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


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Where is the Mcgillen family from?

You can see how Mcgillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgillen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mcgillen families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mcgillen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgillen families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgillen. 34% of Mcgillen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgillen women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Bank Examiner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgillen 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Mcgillen. 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 362 military records available for the last name Mcgillen. For the veterans among your Mcgillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgillen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcgillen in 1955 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgillen 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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