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Macmillian Family History

Macmillian Name 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: Mcmillian, Macmillan, Mcmillan, Mcmillin, Mcmillion, Macmillen

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Where is the Macmillian family from?

You can see how Macmillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macmillian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Macmillian family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Macmillian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macmillian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmillian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macmillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macmillian. 40% of Macmillian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Macmillian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macmillian were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macmillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmillian 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Macmillian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 166 military records available for the last name Macmillian. For the veterans among your Macmillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmillian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Macmillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macmillian in 1967 was 67, and 91 in 1998.

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