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Magill Family History

Magill Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGill .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgill, Gill, Mill, Magie, Magin, Mavity, Dahill, Cahill, Hamill

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Where is the Magill family from?

You can see how Magill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Magill families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Magill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Magill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Magill. 45% of Magill men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Magill women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magill were Income and Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Income
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Magill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magill 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Magill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Magill. For the veterans among your Magill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Magill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Magill in 1944 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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