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Mc Common Family History

Mc Common 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: Mccommon, Mccammon, Mccommons, Mccrimmon, Mcconnon, Malcomson

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Where is the Mc Common family from?

You can see how Mc Common families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Common family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Common families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Mc Common families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mc Common's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mc Common families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Common surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Common ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Common. 56% of Mc Common men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Mc Common women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Common were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Mc Common family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Mc Common. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Common 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mc Common. 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 528 military records available for the last name Mc Common. For the veterans among your Mc Common ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Common lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Mc Common life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mc Common in 1973 was 71, and 98 in 2001.

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