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Macallen Family History

Macallen 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: Mcallen, Mccallen, Mallen, Mccullen, Micallef, Magallon, Mcanallen

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Where is the Macallen family from?

You can see how Macallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macallen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macallen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Macallen family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Macallen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Macallen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macallen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Macallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macallen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Macallen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Macallen. For the veterans among your Macallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macallen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Macallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Macallen in 1962 was 55, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macallen 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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