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Mcjilton Family History

Mcjilton 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: Mcgilton, Chilton, Milton, Mcmillon, Hilton, Moulton, Colton, Wilton

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Where is the Mcjilton family from?

You can see how Mcjilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjilton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcjilton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcjilton families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcjilton's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcjilton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjilton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcjilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcjilton. 50% of Mcjilton men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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What Mcjilton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcjilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjilton 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Mcjilton. 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 285 military records available for the last name Mcjilton. For the veterans among your Mcjilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjilton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcjilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcjilton in 1953 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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