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Mcable Family History

Mcable 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: Cable, Mcabee, Mable, Mabee, Gable, Mchale, Cale, Frable, Maple

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Where is the Mcable family from?

You can see how Mcable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcable family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1851. The most Mcable families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcable family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcable's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcable families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcable surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcable ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Mcable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcable 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcable. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcable. For the veterans among your Mcable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcable lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Mcable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcable in 1983 was 66, and 79 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcable 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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