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Mcalum Family History

Mcalum 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: Mccallum, Mcadam, Mahlum, Mccrum, Marum, Malm, Mcclam, Milum, Callum

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Where is the Mcalum family from?

You can see how Mcalum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalum families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Mcalum family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcalum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcalum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcalum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcalum. 100% of Mcalum men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Mcalum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcalum 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mcalum. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mcalum. For the veterans among your Mcalum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcalum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcalum in 1966 was 24, and 77 in 2003.

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