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Mcpeterson Family History

Mcpeterson 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: Peterson, Mcpherson, Mcpeters, Catterson, Peerson, Petterson

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Where is the Mcpeterson family from?

You can see how Mcpeterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpeterson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcpeterson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Mcpeterson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpeterson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcpeterson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpeterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Mcpeterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpeterson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcpeterson. 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 Mcpeterson. For the veterans among your Mcpeterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpeterson lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Mcpeterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcpeterson in 1992 was 78, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcpeterson 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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