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Macphaul Family History

Macphaul 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: Mcphaul, Macphail, Mcphail, Marshall, Michael, Marchal, Schaul

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Where is the Macphaul family from?

You can see how Macphaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphaul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macphaul families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Macphaul families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Macphaul's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Macphaul families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macphaul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macphaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macphaul. 100% of Macphaul men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Macphaul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Macphaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphaul 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Macphaul. 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 5 military records available for the last name Macphaul. For the veterans among your Macphaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphaul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Macphaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Macphaul in 1964 was 71, and 48 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macphaul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphaul 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.

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