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Mccollester Family History

Mccollester 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: Mccollister, Mccallister, Mcallister, Collister, Macallister

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Where is the Mccollester family from?

You can see how Mccollester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccollester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccollester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mccollester families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mccollester's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccollester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccollester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccollester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccollester. 50% of Mccollester men worked as a Miner and 100% of Mccollester women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Mccollester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccollester 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Mccollester. 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 234 military records available for the last name Mccollester. For the veterans among your Mccollester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccollester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mccollester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mccollester in 1967 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

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