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Mckilligan Family History

Mckilligan Surname Meaning

from Mac Giollagáin see Gilligan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mckilligan family from?

You can see how Mckilligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckilligan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckilligan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Mckilligan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mckilligan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mckilligan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckilligan 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 Mckilligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckilligan. 100% of Mckilligan men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckilligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckilligan 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Mckilligan. 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 113 military records available for the last name Mckilligan. For the veterans among your Mckilligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckilligan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mckilligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mckilligan in 1966 was 53, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckilligan 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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