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Mccaroll Family History

Mccaroll 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: Mccarroll, Mccall, Mccahill, Mccoll, Mccarrell, Mccarl, Mccardle

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Where is the Mccaroll family from?

You can see how Mccaroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaroll family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mccaroll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Mccaroll families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccaroll's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mccaroll families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaroll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Mccaroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaroll 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mccaroll. 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 Mccaroll. For the veterans among your Mccaroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaroll lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Mccaroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mccaroll in 1989 was 90, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccaroll 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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