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Mcphatter Family History

Mcphatter Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McPheeters.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcphatter family from?

You can see how Mcphatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphatter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcphatter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mcphatter families living in Argyll. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcphatter's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcphatter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcphatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcphatter. 46% of Mcphatter men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Mcphatter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcphatter were Tray Sewer and Cook.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Tray Sewer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Cook
    22%

What Mcphatter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcphatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphatter 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Mcphatter. 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 538 military records available for the last name Mcphatter. For the veterans among your Mcphatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphatter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcphatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcphatter in 1952 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

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