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Mc Gill Family History

Mc Gill 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: Mcgill, Magill, Mcrill, Mcneill, Megill, Mcdill, Macgill, Gill, Mill

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Where is the Mc Gill family from?

You can see how Mc Gill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Gill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Mc Gill families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mc Gill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Gill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Gill 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 Mc Gill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mc Gill. 49% of Mc Gill men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Mc Gill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Gill were Salesman and C S.

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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
    49%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Nurse
    8%
  • C S
    8%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Mc Gill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gill 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gill. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Gill. For the veterans among your Mc Gill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Gill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Gill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mc Gill in 1960 was 57, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Gill 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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