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Mcmillian Family History

Mcmillian Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McMillan.

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


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Where is the Mcmillian family from?

You can see how Mcmillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmillian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Mcmillian families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mcmillian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcmillian families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmillian 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 Mcmillian. 100% of Mcmillian men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Mcmillian 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shoe Machinist
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%
  • Seeking Employed
    6%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Mcmillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmillian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcmillian. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mcmillian. For the veterans among your Mcmillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmillian lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcmillian in 1945 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmillian 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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