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Mc Callister Family History

Mc Callister 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: Mccallister, Mcallister, Mccollister, Macallister, Mccalister

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Where is the Mc Callister family from?

You can see how Mc Callister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Callister family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Callister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Mc Callister families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mc Callister's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mc Callister families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Callister 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 Mc Callister ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Callister. 50% of Mc Callister 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mc Callister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Callister 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Mc Callister. 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 522 military records available for the last name Mc Callister. For the veterans among your Mc Callister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Callister lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Callister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mc Callister in 1980 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Callister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Callister 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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