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Mc Allen Family History

Mc Allen 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, Mclallen, Mcgillen, Mallen, Mccullen, Mcanallen

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Where is the Mc Allen family from?

You can see how Mc Allen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Allen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Allen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Mc Allen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mc Allen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Allen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Allen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Allen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Allen. 84% of Mc Allen 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
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Mc Allen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Allen 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Allen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Allen. For the veterans among your Mc Allen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Allen lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Mc Allen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mc Allen in 1992 was 98, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Allen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Allen 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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