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Macmillen Family History

Macmillen Name Meaning

Northern Irish: see McMillan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcmillen, Macmullen, Macmillan, Mcmullen, Mcclellen, Mcmichen

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Where is the Macmillen family from?

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

What did your Macmillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macmillen. 50% of Macmillen men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Macmillen women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macmillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmillen 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Macmillen. 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 161 military records available for the last name Macmillen. For the veterans among your Macmillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmillen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Macmillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macmillen in 1954 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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