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Mapherson Family History

Mapherson 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, Matherson, Macpherson, Matheson, Mcpheron, Mayerson

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Where is the Mapherson family from?

You can see how Mapherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapherson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mapherson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mapherson family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mapherson's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Mapherson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Mapherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapherson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mapherson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mapherson. For the veterans among your Mapherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapherson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mapherson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mapherson

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