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Mphail Family History

Mphail 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: Mcphail, Mihal, Mehall, Hail, Mikhail, Mahal, Mcphaul, Phair, Pheil

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Where is the Mphail family from?

You can see how Mphail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mphail family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mphail families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 19 Mphail families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mphail's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mphail families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mphail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Mphail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mphail 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mphail. 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 military records available for the last name Mphail. For the veterans among your Mphail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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