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Mc Gillia Family History

Mc Gillia 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: Mcgillis, Mcgill, Mcwilliam, Mcgillen, Mcmillin, Mckillip, Mccrillis

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Where is the Mc Gillia family from?

You can see how Mc Gillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gillia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mc Gillia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Mc Gillia families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mc Gillia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Gillia families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mc Gillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gillia 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 Gillia. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Gillia. For the veterans among your Mc Gillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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