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Macphader Family History

Macphader Surname 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: Machamer, Mahadeo, Machado, Macher, Marthaler, Schader, Machacek

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Where is the Macphader family from?

You can see how Macphader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphader family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Macphader families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macphader family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macphader's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macphader families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Macphader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphader 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macphader. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Macphader. For the veterans among your Macphader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphader lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphader ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macphader

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