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Mcperson Family History

Mcperson 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, Person, Merson, Mckesson, Meyerson, Eckerson, Epperson

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Where is the Mcperson family from?

You can see how Mcperson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcperson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcperson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Mcperson families living in Orkney. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcperson's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Mcperson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcperson 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 Mcperson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcperson. 100% of Mcperson women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Mcperson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcperson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcperson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mcperson. 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 81 military records available for the last name Mcperson. For the veterans among your Mcperson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcperson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Mcperson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcperson in 1985 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcperson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcperson 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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