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Mcjill Family History

Mcjill 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: Mcgill, Mcrill, Mcdill, Mill, Magill, Mccall, Madill, Mcfall, Mckell

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Where is the Mcjill family from?

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

What did your Mcjill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcjill. 100% of Mcjill women worked as an Inspector. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Mcjill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcjill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcjill. For the veterans among your Mcjill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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