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Mc Carl Family History

Mc Carl 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: Mccarl, Mccall, Mccary, Mccart, Mccarn, Mccard, Mccaul, Mccool, Carl

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Where is the Mc Carl family from?

You can see how Mc Carl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Carl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Carl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Mc Carl families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mc Carl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mc Carl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Carl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Carl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Carl. 26% of Mc Carl men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Mc Carl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Carl were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Carl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Carl 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Mc Carl. 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 77 military records available for the last name Mc Carl. For the veterans among your Mc Carl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Carl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Mc Carl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mc Carl in 1967 was 61, and 77 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Carl 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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