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Macmillen Family History

Macmillen Surname Meaning

Northern Irish: see McMillan.

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


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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 1911 there was 1 Macmillen family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Macmillen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Macmillen families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Macmillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macmillen. 50% of Macmillen men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Macmillen family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmillen 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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