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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
- Andrew McAllister -- --, 1648 December 0, 1704
- John Howard McAllister -- --, 1880 February 21, 1944 Ohio
- John Sanders McAllister -- --, 1858 June 10, 1927 Virginia
- Anna Virgil McAllister -- --, 1908 September 1, 1984 Virginia
- William C. McAllister -- --, 1811 July 27, 1873
Mcallister Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Samuel M. McAllister -- --, 1856 February 3, 1921 Virginia
- Janet McAllister -- --, 1792 December 0, 1860
- John McAllister -- --, 1814 January 2, 1886
- Elizbeth McAllister -- --, 1906 August 0, 1985 Virginia
- William Ernest McAllister -- --, 1931 May 15, 1987 Virginia
