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Mcalphin Family History

Mcalphin 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: Mcalpin, Mcalpine, Alphin, Calpin, Dauphin, Malin, Malmin, Mcelwain

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Where is the Mcalphin family from?

You can see how Mcalphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalphin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalphin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcalphin family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcalphin's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcalphin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalphin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcalphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcalphin. 100% of Mcalphin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcalphin women worked as a Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Mcalphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalphin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcalphin. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mcalphin. For the veterans among your Mcalphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalphin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcalphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcalphin in 1964 was 75, and 55 in 2003.

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