Origins of the McCallam surname
About the McCallams
We have a total of 1585 records for people with the last name McCallam.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the McCallams.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the McCallam family's history
Interesting facts about Mccallam
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mccallams most likely to marry?
Mc Callams
&
What are the most common Mccallam first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Mccallams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Mccallams in 1921
Dressmaker
5
F S
5
Domestic Servant
4
House Servant
4
Cotton Mill Worker
3
Commmon male occupations for Mccallams in 1921
Coal Miner
10
Clerk
6
Tailor
6
Dock Labourer
5
Taylor
4
