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Mccallen Family History

Mccallen Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McAllen.

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


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Where is the Mccallen family from?

You can see how Mccallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccallen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccallen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mccallen families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mccallen's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mccallen families in 1911.
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What did your Mccallen ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mccallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccallen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccallen. 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 866 military records available for the last name Mccallen. For the veterans among your Mccallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccallen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mccallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mccallen in 1944 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccallen 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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