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Mckillin Family History

Mckillin 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: Mcmillin, Mckillip, Killin, Mcmillan, Mcgillen, Millin, Mcgillis

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Where is the Mckillin family from?

You can see how Mckillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckillin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mckillin families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Mckillin families living in Bute. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mckillin's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Mckillin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckillin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Mckillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckillin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mckillin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mckillin. For the veterans among your Mckillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckillin lifespan?

Average Mckillin life expectancy in 1990 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckillin 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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