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Maccallum Family History

Maccallum Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McCallum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maccallum family from?

You can see how Maccallum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccallum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maccallum families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Maccallum families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Maccallum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maccallum families in 1891.
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What did your Maccallum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Officer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maccallum. 100% of Maccallum men worked as a Medical Officer and 80% of Maccallum 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Officer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Maccallum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maccallum. For the veterans among your Maccallum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccallum lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maccallum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maccallum in 1944 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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