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Mcollister Family History

Mcollister 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: Mcallister, Collister, Mccollister, Hollister, Mccallister, Mcalister

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Where is the Mcollister family from?

You can see how Mcollister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcollister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mcollister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcollister family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcollister's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcollister families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mcollister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcollister 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 Mcollister. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcollister. For the veterans among your Mcollister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcollister lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Mcollister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcollister in 1966 was 82, and 84 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcollister 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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