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Mccolskey Family History

Mccolskey 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: Mccoskey, Mccloskey, Mccolley, Mccroskey, Mccaskey, Mccomiskey

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Where is the Mccolskey family from?

You can see how Mccolskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccolskey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccolskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mccolskey family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccolskey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mccolskey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccolskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccolskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccolskey. 100% of Mccolskey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccolskey women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Mccolskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccolskey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mccolskey. 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 97 military records available for the last name Mccolskey. For the veterans among your Mccolskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccolskey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Mccolskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mccolskey in 1960 was 54, and 89 in 2002.

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