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Macol Family History

Macol 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: Macon, Mayol, Macom, Jacob, Mao, Major, Mach, Macho, Mccool, Mayor

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Where is the Macol family from?

You can see how Macol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Macol families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macol's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Macol families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macol 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 70 census records available for the last name Macol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macol 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Macol. 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 29 military records available for the last name Macol. For the veterans among your Macol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macol lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Macol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Macol in 1970 was 82, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macol 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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