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Mcjames Family History

Mcjames Surname Meaning

see McCamish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcjames family from?

You can see how Mcjames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcjames families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Mcjames families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcjames's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcjames families in 1891.
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What did your Mcjames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcjames. 100% of Mcjames women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcjames family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Mcjames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjames 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Mcjames. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mcjames. For the veterans among your Mcjames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjames lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcjames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcjames in 1966 was 77, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcjames 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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