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Mcphader Family History

Mcphader 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: Schader, Mcphatter, Mader, Hader, Mchale, Chander, Schade, Schuder

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Where is the Mcphader family from?

You can see how Mcphader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphader family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Mcphader families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mcphader families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcphader's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcphader families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mcphader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphader 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcphader. 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 Mcphader. For the veterans among your Mcphader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphader lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcphader 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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