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Macphail Family History

Macphail Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McPhail.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macphail family from?

You can see how Macphail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macphail families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Macphail families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Macphail's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macphail families in 1891.
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What did your Macphail ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Xray Technologist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macphail. 34% of Macphail men worked as a Xray Technologist and 71% of Macphail women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macphail were Credit Draper and Hospital Nursing L C C.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Xray Technologist
    34%
  • Medical Practitioner
    34%
  • Credit Draper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Hospital Nursing L C C
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Macphail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphail 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Macphail. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Macphail. For the veterans among your Macphail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphail lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Macphail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macphail in 1951 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphail 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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