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Mcpeat Family History

Mcpeat 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: Mcpeak, Mclean, Mczeal, Mclear, Mcbean, Mcvean, Mckean, Mcrea, Mckeag

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Where is the Mcpeat family from?

You can see how Mcpeat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpeat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpeat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mcpeat families living in Midlothian. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mcpeat's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcpeat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpeat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Mcpeat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpeat 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcpeat. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcpeat. For the veterans among your Mcpeat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpeat lifespan?

Average Mcpeat life expectancy in 2001 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcpeat 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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