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Mcalpin Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McAlpine .

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


Similar surnames: Calpin, Mcalpine, Mcallen, Mcclain, Mclin, Mclain, Mcfarlain, Maclin

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Where is the Mcalpin family from?

You can see how Mcalpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalpin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Mcalpin families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcalpin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcalpin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalpin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcalpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcalpin. 82% of Mcalpin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcalpin women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Mcalpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalpin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcalpin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcalpin. For the veterans among your Mcalpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalpin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcalpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcalpin in 1943 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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