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Mc Gillem Family History

Mc Gillem Name 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: Mcgillen, Mcgill, Mcginley, Gillem, Mcgillis, Mcmillen, Mcmiller

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Where is the Mc Gillem family from?

You can see how Mc Gillem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gillem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mc Gillem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mc Gillem family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Gillem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Gillem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Gillem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Gillem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Gillem. 100% of Mc Gillem men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mc Gillem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gillem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gillem. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mc Gillem. For the veterans among your Mc Gillem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Gillem lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Mc Gillem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mc Gillem in 1989 was 77, and 75 in 1997.

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