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Mcpiherson Family History

Mcpiherson 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: Mcpherson, Mcpheron, Mcphearson, Macpherson, Pierson, Matherson

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Where is the Mcpiherson family from?

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

There are 3 census records available for the last name Mcpiherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpiherson 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 Mcpiherson. 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 Mcpiherson. For the veterans among your Mcpiherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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