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Mccolly Family History

Mccolly Surname Meaning

Scottish or northern Irish: variant of McCully.

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


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Where is the Mccolly family from?

You can see how Mccolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccolly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccolly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mccolly family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccolly's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Mccolly families in 1911.
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What did your Mccolly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccolly. 30% of Mccolly men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Mccolly women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccolly were Chauffeur and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Mccolly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccolly 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Mccolly. 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 369 military records available for the last name Mccolly. For the veterans among your Mccolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccolly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mccolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mccolly in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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