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Mckall Family History

Mckall 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, Mcfall, Mckell, Mcnall, Mackall, Call, Mcgill, Mchale, Kall

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Where is the Mckall family from?

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

What did your Mckall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Mckall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckall 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mckall. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mckall. For the veterans among your Mckall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Mckall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mckall in 1969 was 83, and 91 in 1990.

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