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Mcallaster Family History

Mcallaster Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Alasdair ‘son of Alasdair’. See McAllister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcallaster family from?

You can see how Mcallaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcallaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcallaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mcallaster families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcallaster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcallaster families in 1891.
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What did your Mcallaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcallaster. 100% of Mcallaster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcallaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcallaster 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Mcallaster. 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 285 military records available for the last name Mcallaster. For the veterans among your Mcallaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcallaster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcallaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcallaster in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcallaster 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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