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Mccolm Family History

Mccolm Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCollum.

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


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Where is the Mccolm family from?

You can see how Mccolm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccolm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccolm families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Mccolm families living in New Brunswick. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mccolm's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mccolm families in 1911.
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What did your Mccolm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccolm. 62% of Mccolm men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Mccolm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccolm were Baker and 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
    62%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mccolm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccolm 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 Mccolm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccolm. For the veterans among your Mccolm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccolm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mccolm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mccolm in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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