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Mckillen Name Meaning

Scottish: from Gaelic Mac Coilin ‘son of Colin ’.

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


Similar surnames: Mcgillen, Mcmillen, Millen, Mcmillan, Mcallen, Killen, Mckibben

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Where is the Mckillen family from?

You can see how Mckillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckillen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Mckillen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckillen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mckillen families in 1880.
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What did your Mckillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckillen. 100% of Mckillen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckillen 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Mckillen. 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 304 military records available for the last name Mckillen. For the veterans among your Mckillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckillen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mckillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mckillen in 1963 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

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