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Mcalson Family History

Mcalson 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: Malson, Mcaloon, Malon, Melson, Calton, Maison, Cason, Mason, Marson

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Where is the Mcalson family from?

You can see how Mcalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcalson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Mcalson families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcalson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcalson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcalson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Registered Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcalson. 100% of Mcalson women worked as a Registered Nurse. .

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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

  • Registered Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Mcalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalson 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mcalson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcalson. For the veterans among your Mcalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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