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Macalam Family History

Macalam 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: Macadam, Mcadam, Machala, Facklam, Mcclam, Macklem, Mahala, Macadams

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Where is the Macalam family from?

You can see how Macalam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macalam family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macalam family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macalam's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Macalam families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macalam 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 Macalam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Macalam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macalam 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 Macalam. 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 military records available for the last name Macalam. For the veterans among your Macalam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macalam lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Macalam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macalam in 1982 was 71, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macalam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macalam 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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