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Maccall Family History

Maccall Name 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: Mccall, Mackall, Mayhall, Machala, Mcfall, Marcell, Mcnall, Mancill

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Where is the Maccall family from?

You can see how Maccall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maccall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Maccall families living in Nebraska. This was about 38% of all the recorded Maccall's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Maccall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maccall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maccall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maccall. 34% of Maccall men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maccall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccall 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Maccall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Maccall. For the veterans among your Maccall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Maccall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maccall in 1962 was 50, and 89 in 2003.

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