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Mccalpine Family History

Mccalpine 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: Mcalpine, Macalpine, Mcalpin, Mcclaine, Mccallie, Mccalmont, Maline

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Where is the Mccalpine family from?

You can see how Mccalpine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccalpine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccalpine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mccalpine families living in Rhode Island. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mccalpine's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Mccalpine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccalpine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccalpine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccalpine. 72% of Mccalpine men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mccalpine women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Mccalpine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccalpine 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mccalpine. 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 137 military records available for the last name Mccalpine. For the veterans among your Mccalpine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccalpine lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Mccalpine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mccalpine in 1972 was 25, and 94 in 2002.

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