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Mc Pherson Family History

Mc Pherson 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, Mcpheron, Mcphearson, Macpherson, Stepherson, Matherson

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Where is the Mc Pherson family from?

You can see how Mc Pherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Pherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Pherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 139 Mc Pherson families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mc Pherson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mc Pherson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Pherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Pherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Pherson. 29% of Mc Pherson men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Mc Pherson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Pherson were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Retired
    29%
  • Bank Clerk
    15%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Mc Pherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Mc Pherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Pherson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Pherson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mc Pherson. For the veterans among your Mc Pherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Pherson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Pherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mc Pherson in 1954 was 46, and 26 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Pherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Pherson 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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