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Mcpharlin Family History

Mcpharlin 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: Mcfarlin, Mcpartlin, Carlin, Chaplin, Mcpherson, Harlin, Mcmartin

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Where is the Mcpharlin family from?

You can see how Mcpharlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpharlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpharlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Mcpharlin families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcpharlin's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcpharlin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpharlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Mcpharlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcpharlin. 55% of Mcpharlin men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcpharlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpharlin 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Mcpharlin. 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 160 military records available for the last name Mcpharlin. For the veterans among your Mcpharlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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