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Mcmilton Family History

Mcmilton 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: Mcgilton, Mcmillon, Chilton, Hamilton, Milton, Mcmellon, Mcmillan

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Where is the Mcmilton family from?

You can see how Mcmilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmilton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmilton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Mcmilton families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcmilton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcmilton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Mcmilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmilton 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcmilton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mcmilton. For the veterans among your Mcmilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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