This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Macphearson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Macphearson Family History

Macphearson 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: Mcphearson, Macpherson, Mcpherson, Matherson, Mcpheron, Michelson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Macphearson family from?

You can see how Macphearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macphearson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Macphearson family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macphearson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macphearson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macphearson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Macphearson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Macphearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphearson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Macphearson

Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Macphearson. 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.

View all Macphearson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Macphearson. For the veterans among your Macphearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Macphearson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Macphearson family history

Discover More

What is the average Macphearson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Macphearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macphearson in 1979 was 85, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macphearson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphearson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Macphearson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial