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Mckillop Family History

Mckillop Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish (Antrim): variant of McKillip.

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


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Where is the Mckillop family from?

You can see how Mckillop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckillop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckillop families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Mckillop families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mckillop's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckillop families in 1891.
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What did your Mckillop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckillop. 56% of Mckillop men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Mckillop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckillop were Painter and Plain Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Dental Surgeon
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Plain Cotton Weaver
    4%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Mckillop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckillop 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckillop. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mckillop. For the veterans among your Mckillop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckillop lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mckillop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mckillop in 1949 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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