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Mchallam Family History

Mchallam Surname Meaning

Probably shortened from Mac Gille Chaluim with lenition of the saint's name see McElholm.

See also McCallum where lenition is less likely.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mchallam family from?

You can see how Mchallam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mchallam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mchallam families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 16 Mchallam families living in Ayrshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Mchallam's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mchallam families in 1841.
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What did your Mchallam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mchallam. 100% of Mchallam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Mchallam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mchallam 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Mchallam. 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 48 military records available for the last name Mchallam. For the veterans among your Mchallam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mchallam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mchallam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mchallam in 1966 was 69, and 70 in 2000.

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