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Mcallary Family History

Mcallary Surname 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: Mallary, Mallory, Mallard, Callari, Callard, Mccleary, Mallery

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Where is the Mcallary family from?

You can see how Mcallary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcallary family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Mcallary families were found in USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Mcallary family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcallary's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcallary families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mcallary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcallary 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcallary. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcallary. For the veterans among your Mcallary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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