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Mccoleman Family History

Mccoleman 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: Coleman, Mccolgan, Mccalman, Mcclean, Copeman, Mclean, Mcdorman

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Where is the Mccoleman family from?

You can see how Mccoleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccoleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mccoleman families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Mccoleman families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mccoleman's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mccoleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccoleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccoleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccoleman. 69% of Mccoleman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Merchant
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccoleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccoleman 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Mccoleman. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mccoleman. For the veterans among your Mccoleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccoleman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Mccoleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mccoleman in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 1996.

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