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Mackall Family History

Mackall Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cathail ‘son of Cathal’ (see Cahill). Compare Irish McCall.

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


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Where is the Mackall family from?

You can see how Mackall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Mackall families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mackall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mackall families in 1891.
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What did your Mackall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackall. 17% of Mackall men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Mackall women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackall were Labor and Farmer.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mackall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackall 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Mackall. 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 Mackall. For the veterans among your Mackall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mackall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mackall in 1958 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackall 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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