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Mcbell Family History

Mcbell 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: Mckell, Bell, Isbell, Mcgill, Mcneil, Morell, Mowell, Asbell, Mczeal

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Where is the Mcbell family from?

You can see how Mcbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcbell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcbell family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcbell's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcbell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcbell 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 Mcbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcbell. 100% of Mcbell men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Mcbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Mcbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcbell 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mcbell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mcbell. For the veterans among your Mcbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcbell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Mcbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcbell in 1965 was 77, and 44 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcbell 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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