Origins of the McAlster surname
About the McAlsters
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Interesting facts about Mcalster
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcalster surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
Who were Mcalsters most likely to marry?
Mc Alsters
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Our tell us which families married Mcalsters.
What are the most common Mcalster first names?
John
David Thomas
Mary
Ellen Amelia
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Common jobs for Mcalsters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcalsters in 1921
Silk Winder
2
Assistant In Household Duties
1
Barmaid
1
Cook
1
Cotter
1
Common male occupations for Mcalsters in 1921
Coal Miner
2
Cotton H L W
2
Engineer
2
Bar Manager
1
Boiler Maker
1
