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Macphe Family History

Macphe 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: Macphee, Mach, Macho, Mace, Tache, Machi, Maple, Macha, Bache, Mauthe

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Where is the Macphe family from?

You can see how Macphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphe family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Macphe family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macphe's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macphe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macphe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Macphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Macphe. 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 Macphe. For the veterans among your Macphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphe lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Macphe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macphe in 1990 was 34, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphe 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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