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Mcphater Family History

Mcphater 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: Mcphatter, Mcpheters, Cater, Achter, Prater, Mchale, Plater, Mccotter

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Where is the Mcphater family from?

You can see how Mcphater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphater family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcphater families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 20 Mcphater families living in Argyll. This was about 95% of all the recorded Mcphater's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcphater families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Mcphater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphater 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcphater. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcphater. For the veterans among your Mcphater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphater lifespan?

Average Mcphater life expectancy in 2004 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcphater 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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