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Macallester Family History

Macallester 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: Macallister, Mcallister, Mccallister, Mcallaster, Ballester

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Where is the Macallester family from?

You can see how Macallester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macallester family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macallester families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 4 Macallester families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Macallester's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Macallester families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Macallester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macallester 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Macallester. 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 13 military records available for the last name Macallester. For the veterans among your Macallester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macallester lifespan?

Average Macallester life expectancy in 1995 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macallester 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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