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Mccable Family History

Mccable 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: Mccabe, Cable, Mccauley, Mchale, Mccall, Mcabee, Marable, Mccance

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Where is the Mccable family from?

You can see how Mccable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccable family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mccable family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccable's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Mccable families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccable 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 Mccable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccable. 50% of Mccable men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mccable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Mccable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccable 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Mccable. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mccable. For the veterans among your Mccable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccable lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccable

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