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Mcthompson Family History

Mcthompson 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: Thompson, Thomason, Tompson, Thompsen, Thomson, Thomison, Champion

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Where is the Mcthompson family from?

You can see how Mcthompson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcthompson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcthompson families were found in USA in 1840. In 1851 there was 1 Mcthompson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcthompson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcthompson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Mcthompson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcthompson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcthompson. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mcthompson. For the veterans among your Mcthompson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcthompson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mcthompson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcthompson in 1970 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcthompson 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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