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Mckilligan Family History

Mckilligan Name Meaning

from Mac Giollagáin see Gilligan .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Milligan, Mcmillian, Mcwilliam, Mcmillan, Mcmillin, Culligan

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Where is the Mckilligan family from?

You can see how Mckilligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckilligan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckilligan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Mckilligan families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckilligan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Mckilligan families in 1911.
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What did your Mckilligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckilligan. 100% of Mckilligan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckilligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckilligan 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Mckilligan. 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 113 military records available for the last name Mckilligan. For the veterans among your Mckilligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckilligan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mckilligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mckilligan in 1966 was 53, and 46 in 2003.

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