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Mccollan Family History

Mccollan 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: Mccolgan, Mccollam, Mccolley, Mcmillan, Mcculla, Mcclellan, Mccowan

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Where is the Mccollan family from?

You can see how Mccollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccollan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mccollan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccollan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccollan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccollan 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 Mccollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccollan. 34% of Mccollan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mccollan women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccollan were Farmer and Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mccollan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Mccollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccollan 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mccollan. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mccollan. For the veterans among your Mccollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccollan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Mccollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mccollan in 1975 was 61, and 49 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccollan 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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