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Macalister Family History

Macalister 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: Mcalister, Macallister, Mccalister, Mcallister, Mccallister

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Where is the Macalister family from?

You can see how Macalister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macalister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macalister families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 2 Macalister families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Macalister's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Macalister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macalister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macalister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macalister. 50% of Macalister women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Macalister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macalister 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macalister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 821 military records available for the last name Macalister. For the veterans among your Macalister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macalister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Macalister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Macalister in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2001.

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