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Macallan Family History

Macallan 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: Callan, Mcallen, Bacallao, Scallan, Mccalla, Magallon, Mccallen

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Where is the Macallan family from?

You can see how Macallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macallan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Macallan family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Macallan's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Macallan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macallan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macallan. 100% of Macallan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Macallan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Macallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macallan 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Macallan. 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 107 military records available for the last name Macallan. For the veterans among your Macallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macallan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Macallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Macallan in 1972 was 85, and 91 in 1986.

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