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Mc Collough Family History

Mc Collough 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: Mccollough, Mccullough, Mccolloch, Colclough, Mcdonough, Mccollum

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Where is the Mc Collough family from?

You can see how Mc Collough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Collough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Collough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Collough family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Collough's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mc Collough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Collough 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 Collough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Collough. 100% of Mc Collough 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mc Collough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Collough 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Mc Collough. 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 446 military records available for the last name Mc Collough. For the veterans among your Mc Collough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Collough lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Mc Collough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mc Collough in 1996 was 85, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Collough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Collough 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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