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Mccolgin Family History

Mccolgin 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: Mccolgan, Mccoin, Mccoppin, Mccowin, Mcclain, Colgin, Molin, Mcconn

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Where is the Mccolgin family from?

You can see how Mccolgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccolgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccolgin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Mccolgin families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mccolgin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccolgin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccolgin 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 Mccolgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccolgin. 67% of Mccolgin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Mccolgin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccolgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccolgin 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Mccolgin. 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 198 military records available for the last name Mccolgin. For the veterans among your Mccolgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccolgin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mccolgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mccolgin in 1962 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccolgin 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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