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Mccoullough Family History

Mccoullough 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: Mccullough, Mccollough, Mcculloch, Mcculloh, Mccullagh, Mccolloch

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Where is the Mccoullough family from?

You can see how Mccoullough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccoullough family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccoullough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mccoullough family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccoullough's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mccoullough families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccoullough 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 Mccoullough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccoullough. 29% of Mccoullough men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mccoullough women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccoullough were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Mccoullough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccoullough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccoullough 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mccoullough. 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 256 military records available for the last name Mccoullough. For the veterans among your Mccoullough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccoullough lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mccoullough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mccoullough in 1966 was 85, and 60 in 2003.

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