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Mcalistor Family History

Mcalistor 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: Mcalister, Mcallister, Mccalister, Mcclinton, Calixto, Castor, Maisto

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Where is the Mcalistor family from?

You can see how Mcalistor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalistor family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mcalistor families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcalistor family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalistor's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcalistor families in 1861.
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What did your Mcalistor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcalistor. 100% of Mcalistor men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Mcalistor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalistor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcalistor. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcalistor. For the veterans among your Mcalistor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalistor lifespan?

Average Mcalistor life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcalistor 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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