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Mcalla Family History

Mcalla 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: Calla, Mccalla, Falla, Scala, Palla, Halla, Cala, Mallo, Molla

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Where is the Mcalla family from?

You can see how Mcalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalla families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Mcalla families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcalla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalla 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 Mcalla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Mcalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalla 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 Mcalla. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcalla. For the veterans among your Mcalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Mcalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcalla in 1969 was 76, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcalla 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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