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Mcolan Family History

Mcolan 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: Colan, Mohan, Cogan, Olan, Moran, Millan, Mclean, Milan, Mola, Molin

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Where is the Mcolan family from?

You can see how Mcolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcolan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Mcolan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcolan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcolan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcolan 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 11 census records available for the last name Mcolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcolan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcolan. 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 Mcolan. For the veterans among your Mcolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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