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Mcalfin Family History

Mcalfin 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: Mcalpin, Malin, Mcalpine, Malmin, Malkin, Calvin, Mcallen, Mcaloon

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Where is the Mcalfin family from?

You can see how Mcalfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalfin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcalfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Mcalfin families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcalfin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcalfin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Mcalfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalfin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcalfin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcalfin. For the veterans among your Mcalfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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