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Mccollen Family History

Mccollen 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: Mccolley, Mccullen, Mccallen, Mcgillen, Mcallen, Mccollum, Mccolgan

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Where is the Mccollen family from?

You can see how Mccollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccollen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccollen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mccollen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mccollen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mccollen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccollen 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 Mccollen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mccollen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Mccollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccollen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mccollen. 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 94 military records available for the last name Mccollen. For the veterans among your Mccollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccollen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Mccollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mccollen in 1969 was 53, and 82 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccollen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccollen 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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