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Mccommon Family History

Mccommon Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Comáin ‘son of Comán’ a personal name of uncertain origin.

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


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Where is the Mccommon family from?

You can see how Mccommon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccommon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccommon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mccommon families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mccommon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mccommon families in 1911.
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What did your Mccommon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccommon. 35% of Mccommon men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mccommon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccommon were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Mccommon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccommon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccommon 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Mccommon. 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 785 military records available for the last name Mccommon. For the veterans among your Mccommon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccommon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mccommon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mccommon in 1962 was 55, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccommon 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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