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Mccame Family History

Mccame 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: Mccabe, Mccamey, Mccane, Mccamy, Mchale, Mcclave, Mccall, Mccary

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Where is the Mccame family from?

You can see how Mccame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccame family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccame families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mccame families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mccame's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mccame families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccame 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 Mccame ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccame. 100% of Mccame men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mccame women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mccame family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Mccame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccame 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mccame. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mccame. For the veterans among your Mccame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccame lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Mccame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mccame in 1982 was 63, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccame

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccame 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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