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Mcholam Family History

Mcholam 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: Scholar, Mcham, Mcclam, Mccollam, Mccolm, Nicholas, Holm, Cham

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Where is the Mcholam family from?

You can see how Mcholam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcholam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcholam families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mcholam families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcholam's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mcholam families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcholam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Mcholam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcholam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcholam. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcholam. For the veterans among your Mcholam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcholam lifespan?

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