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Mcalmon Family History

Mcalmon 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: Mcaloon, Mccalmon, Salmon, Malon, Malmin, Calton, Mccalmont, Maimon

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Where is the Mcalmon family from?

You can see how Mcalmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalmon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcalmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mcalmon family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalmon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcalmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcalmon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Mcalmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalmon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mcalmon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcalmon. For the veterans among your Mcalmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalmon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Mcalmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcalmon in 1969 was 87, and 69 in 2000.

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