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Mccallough Family History

Mccallough Surname 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: Mccullough, Mccollough, Mccallum, Mcculloch, Carlough, Mcculloh

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Where is the Mccallough family from?

You can see how Mccallough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccallough family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccallough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Mccallough families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mccallough's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mccallough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccallough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccallough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccallough. 43% of Mccallough 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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mccallough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccallough 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Mccallough. 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 279 military records available for the last name Mccallough. For the veterans among your Mccallough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccallough lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Mccallough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mccallough in 1965 was 67, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccallough ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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