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Mcalpen Family History

Mcalpen 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, Mcalpin, Mcalpine, Campen, Mallen, Mcaloon, Mcaleer, Malden

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Where is the Mcalpen family from?

You can see how Mcalpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalpen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalpen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcalpen families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcalpen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcalpen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalpen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Mcalpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalpen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcalpen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mcalpen. For the veterans among your Mcalpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalpen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Mcalpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcalpen in 1959 was 46, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcalpen 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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