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Mac Millan Family History

Mac Millan Surname 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: Macmillan, Mcmillan, Macmillen, Mcquillan, Mcmillin, Mcmillen

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Where is the Mac Millan family from?

You can see how Mac Millan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Millan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mac Millan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Mac Millan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mac Millan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mac Millan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Millan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mac Millan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mac Millan. 55% of Mac Millan men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mac Millan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mac Millan were Laborer 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
    55%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Student
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Nurse
    18%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mac Millan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Millan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mac Millan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mac Millan. For the veterans among your Mac Millan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Millan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mac Millan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mac Millan in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Millan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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