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Mcmilland Family History

Mcmilland 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: Mcmillan, Mcmillin, Mcmillen, Mclelland, Mcmillon, Mcmillian

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Where is the Mcmilland family from?

You can see how Mcmilland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmilland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmilland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Mcmilland families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcmilland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcmilland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmilland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmilland ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcmilland ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Mcmilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmilland 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcmilland. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mcmilland. For the veterans among your Mcmilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmilland lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Mcmilland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcmilland in 1971 was 66, and 37 in 1995.

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