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Macalaster Family History

Macalaster 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, Macallister, Mcallaster, Mccalister, Macmaster, Mcmaster

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Where is the Macalaster family from?

You can see how Macalaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macalaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macalaster families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Macalaster families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macalaster's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macalaster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macalaster 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
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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What did your Macalaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Typist Shorthand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macalaster. 100% of Macalaster women worked as a Typist Shorthand.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Typist Shorthand
    100%

What Macalaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Macalaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macalaster 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Macalaster. 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 23 military records available for the last name Macalaster. For the veterans among your Macalaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macalaster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Macalaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macalaster in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macalaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macalaster 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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