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Macallister Family History

Macallister Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: see McAllister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macallister family from?

You can see how Macallister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macallister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macallister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Macallister families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Macallister's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macallister families in 1891.
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What did your Macallister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macallister. 100% of Macallister 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macallister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macallister 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Macallister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 686 military records available for the last name Macallister. For the veterans among your Macallister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macallister lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Macallister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macallister in 1957 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macallister 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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