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Mcpolan Family History

Mcpolan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Polan, Mccowan, Mccolgan, Mcgowan, Colan, Mohan, Kaplan, Cogan

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Where is the Mcpolan family from?

You can see how Mcpolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpolan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Mcpolan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mcpolan families living in Oregon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcpolan's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Mcpolan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpolan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpolan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Mcpolan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Mcpolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpolan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mcpolan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcpolan. For the veterans among your Mcpolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpolan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Mcpolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcpolan in 1988 was 91, and 74 in 2002.

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