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Mcpalin Family History

Mcpalin 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: Malin, Palin, Mcbain, Mccaslin, Mcfarlin, Mcgavin, Mclin, Mcpartlin

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Where is the Mcpalin family from?

You can see how Mcpalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpalin family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mcpalin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpalin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcpalin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mcpalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpalin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcpalin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcpalin. For the veterans among your Mcpalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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