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Mcmillian Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McMillan .

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


Similar surnames: Mcmillon, Mcmillion, Mcwilliam, Mcmillen, Macmillan, Mcmillan, Millan

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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 1840 there were 11 Mcmillian families living in Alabama. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mcmillian's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mcmillian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmillian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmillian. 27% of Mcmillian men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Mcmillian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmillian were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
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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 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 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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