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Mccampbell Family History

Mccampbell Surname Meaning

Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Irish Mac Cathmhaoil ‘son of Cathmhaoil’ for which Campbell was often adopted as an equivalent.

The name has also been explained as variant of Scottish Campbell with the Gaelic prefix Mc- ‘son’ added.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccampbell family from?

You can see how Mccampbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccampbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccampbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mccampbell families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccampbell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mccampbell families in 1891.
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What did your Mccampbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccampbell. 22% of Mccampbell men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mccampbell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccampbell were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mccampbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccampbell 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Mccampbell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mccampbell. For the veterans among your Mccampbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccampbell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mccampbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccampbell in 1946 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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