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Macolly Family History

Macolly 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: Mccolly, Mackley, Mccolley, Mally, Mccoll, Mccully, Mccally, Maclay

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Where is the Macolly family from?

You can see how Macolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macolly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macolly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Macolly family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macolly's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Macolly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macolly 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 72 census records available for the last name Macolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macolly 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 Macolly. 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 23 military records available for the last name Macolly. For the veterans among your Macolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macolly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Macolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macolly in 1972 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macolly 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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