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Macall Family History

Macall 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: Mccall, Mackall, Mayall, Call, Mayhall, Macari, Magill, Mall, Madill

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Where is the Macall family from?

You can see how Macall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Macall families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Macall's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Macall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macall 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 Macall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macall. 100% of Macall men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Macall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macall 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Macall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Macall. For the veterans among your Macall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macall lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Macall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macall in 1975 was 59, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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