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Mccolter Family History

Mccolter 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: Mccotter, Mccomber, Mccolley, Colter, Molter, Mccarter, Mcculler

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Where is the Mccolter family from?

You can see how Mccolter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccolter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mccolter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mccolter family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccolter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mccolter families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Mccolter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccolter 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mccolter. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mccolter. For the veterans among your Mccolter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccolter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccolter 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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