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Mccaul Family History

Mccaul Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCall.

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


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Where is the Mccaul family from?

You can see how Mccaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Mccaul families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mccaul's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mccaul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccaul. 100% of Mccaul men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 77% of Mccaul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccaul. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccaul. For the veterans among your Mccaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaul lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mccaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mccaul in 1958 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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