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Mccarl Family History

Mccarl Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCarroll.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccarl family from?

You can see how Mccarl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccarl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccarl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mccarl families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Mccarl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccarl families in 1891.
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What did your Mccarl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccarl. 17% of Mccarl men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mccarl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccarl were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Attendant
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mccarl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccarl 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Mccarl. 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 760 military records available for the last name Mccarl. For the veterans among your Mccarl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccarl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mccarl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mccarl in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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