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Mccale Family History

Mccale Surname Meaning

Irish: probably from Gaelic Mac Céile ‘son of Céile’ a patronymic from the byname Céile meaning ‘companion client’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mccale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Mccale families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mccale's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mccale families in 1911.
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What did your Mccale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccale. 100% of Mccale 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 477 military records available for the last name Mccale. For the veterans among your Mccale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccale lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mccale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mccale in 1968 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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