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Mckilley Family History

Mckilley 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: Mckinley, Mckinney, Cilley, Mccolley, Mckelvey, Killey, Mcgillen

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Where is the Mckilley family from?

You can see how Mckilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckilley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckilley families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Mckilley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckilley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mckilley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Mckilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckilley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mckilley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mckilley. For the veterans among your Mckilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckilley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckilley 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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