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Mccalaster Family History

Mccalaster 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: Mccalister, Mccallister, Mcalister, Mcallaster, Mcmaster, Mcallister

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Where is the Mccalaster family from?

You can see how Mccalaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccalaster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccalaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mccalaster families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccalaster's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccalaster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccalaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccalaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccalaster. 100% of Mccalaster men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mccalaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Mccalaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccalaster 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mccalaster. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mccalaster. For the veterans among your Mccalaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccalaster lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Mccalaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mccalaster in 1993 was 73, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccalaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccalaster 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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