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Mcallister Family History
Mcallister Genealogy & Family TreeMcAllister is a Scottish name from Kintyre, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It means "son of Alexander" from the Greek given name Alexander which means "defender of men." The earliest known ancestor--Ranald Makalestyr--was recorded in 1455. Roots for the name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Per mare, per terras which means "By sea, by land."
Other spellings include "Alistair," "Alastair," "Alisdair," "Alaisder," "Alestare," "Alistare," "Callestar," "McAlister," and "MacAlexter." Notable people with the surname include Scottish actress Lisa McAllister (The Dark Knight, Rush, How to Lose Friends & Alienate People), American football player Deuce McAllister (New Orleans Saints), and fictional character Kevin McCallister (Home Alone). The first McAllister to come to America was Angus McAllister in New England in 1718.
Mcallister Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Edward Nevill Mcallister -- --, 1904 September 0, 1968 Kentucky
- Josiah Heald McAllister -- --, 1811 December 0, 1868 Maine
- Joseph Mcallister -- --, 1760 December 0, 1826
- Ellen Kate Mcallister -- --, 1909 November 22, 1967 Utah
- William Mcallister -- --, 1815 December 17, 1910 New Hampshire
Mcallister Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Preston James Mcallister -- --, 1824 December 0, 1893 Virginia
- Charles Mcallister -- --, 1856 July 13, 1927
- Mary Mcallister -- --, 1771 December 0, 1810 Massachusetts
- Margaret Mcallister -- --, 1856 July 26, 1935
- Jennie Mcallister -- --, 1859 April 10, 1928 Michigan
