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Mccabb Family History

Mccabb 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: Mcnabb, Mccabe, Crabb, Mccall, Mccary, Mccaig, Mccomb, Mccaw, Mccann

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Where is the Mccabb family from?

You can see how Mccabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccabb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccabb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mccabb families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mccabb's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mccabb families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccabb 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 Mccabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccabb. 100% of Mccabb 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%

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Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Mccabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccabb 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mccabb. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mccabb. For the veterans among your Mccabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccabb lifespan?

Average Mccabb life expectancy in 1988 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccabb 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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