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Mckillup Family History

Mckillup 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: Mckillip, Mckillop, Mackillop, Mccallum, Mcgill, Mcmillan, Mcgillen

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Where is the Mckillup family from?

You can see how Mckillup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckillup family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckillup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Mckillup families living in Argyll. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckillup's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mckillup families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckillup 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 Mckillup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckillup. 100% of Mckillup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Mckillup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckillup 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mckillup. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mckillup. For the veterans among your Mckillup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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