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Mclallin Family History

Mclallin Name 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: Mclallen, Mccallion, Mcallen, Claflin, Mcmillin, Mccaslin, Mccallen

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Where is the Mclallin family from?

You can see how Mclallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclallin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Mclallin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mclallin family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclallin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mclallin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclallin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mclallin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mclallin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Mclallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclallin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mclallin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mclallin. For the veterans among your Mclallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclallin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Mclallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mclallin in 1968 was 75, and 97 in 2000.

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