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Mcmill Family History

Mcmill 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: Mcgill, Mcrill, Mcdill, Mill, Hamill, Magill, Mcmahill, Mccall

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Where is the Mcmill family from?

You can see how Mcmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Mcmill families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Mcmill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcmill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmill 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 Mcmill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmill. 46% of Mcmill men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcmill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmill were Painter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mcmill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmill 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Mcmill. 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 94 military records available for the last name Mcmill. For the veterans among your Mcmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mcmill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcmill in 1968 was 54, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmill 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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