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Mckillican Family History

Mckillican 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, Millican, Mcwilliam, Mcmillan, Milligan, Mcmillin

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Where is the Mckillican family from?

You can see how Mckillican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckillican family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckillican families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 6 Mckillican families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mckillican's in USA. California had the highest population of Mckillican families in 1880.
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What did your Mckillican ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mckillican. 53% of Mckillican men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mckillican women worked as an Income. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckillican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckillican 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Mckillican. 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 118 military records available for the last name Mckillican. For the veterans among your Mckillican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckillican lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mckillican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mckillican in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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