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Mccollam Family History

Mccollam Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCollum.

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


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Where is the Mccollam family from?

You can see how Mccollam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccollam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccollam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mccollam families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mccollam's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mccollam families in 1911.
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What did your Mccollam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccollam. 41% of Mccollam men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Mccollam women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccollam were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Mccollam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mccollam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccollam 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Mccollam. 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 899 military records available for the last name Mccollam. For the veterans among your Mccollam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccollam lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mccollam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mccollam in 1951 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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