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Mcpearson Family History

Mcpearson 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, Pearson, Mcpherson, Mccarson, Mcdearmon, Parson, Person

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Where is the Mcpearson family from?

You can see how Mcpearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcpearson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mcpearson families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpearson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mcpearson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpearson 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 Mcpearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcpearson. 78% of Mcpearson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Mcpearson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Mcpearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpearson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mcpearson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mcpearson. For the veterans among your Mcpearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpearson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Mcpearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcpearson in 1981 was 72, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcpearson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcpearson 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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