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Maccullum Family History

Maccullum 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: Mccullum, Maccallum, Mccallum, Mccollum, Mccullom, Cullum, Mcculla

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Where is the Maccullum family from?

You can see how Maccullum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccullum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maccullum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Maccullum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maccullum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maccullum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maccullum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maccullum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maccullum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Maccullum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccullum 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Maccullum. 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 53 military records available for the last name Maccullum. For the veterans among your Maccullum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccullum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Maccullum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Maccullum in 1965 was 89, and 70 in 1987.

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