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Mcpharlan Family History

Mcpharlan 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: Mcpartlan, Mcparland, Mcfarlan, Mcpherson, Mcfarlane, Mccartan

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Where is the Mcpharlan family from?

You can see how Mcpharlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpharlan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpharlan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcpharlan families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcpharlan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcpharlan families in 1841.
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  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Mcpharlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpharlan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mcpharlan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcpharlan. For the veterans among your Mcpharlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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