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Mcgillian Family History

Mcgillian Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolláin see McGillion.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcgillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgillian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcgillian family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgillian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcgillian families in 1841.
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There are 564 census records available for the last name Mcgillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgillian 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Mcgillian. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mcgillian. For the veterans among your Mcgillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgillian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcgillian in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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