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Mac Allan Family History

Mac Allan 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: Maclellan, Macmillan, Callan, Mcmillan, Mcallen, Machala, Mcclellan

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Where is the Mac Allan family from?

You can see how Mac Allan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Allan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mac Allan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mac Allan families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mac Allan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mac Allan families in 1911.
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What did your Mac Allan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mac Allan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Allan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mac Allan. 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 317 military records available for the last name Mac Allan. For the veterans among your Mac Allan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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