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Mccalder Family History

Mccalder 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: Calder, Mccadden, Mccaleb, Mcaleer, Mccarter, Mccallen, Mcculler

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Where is the Mccalder family from?

You can see how Mccalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccalder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccalder families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 7 Mccalder families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccalder's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mccalder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccalder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccalder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Mccalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccalder 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Mccalder. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mccalder. For the veterans among your Mccalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccalder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1969, in the United States, Mccalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mccalder in 1965 was 76, and 55 in 1969.

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