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Mcphaul Family History

Mcphaul Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McPhail.

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


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Where is the Mcphaul family from?

You can see how Mcphaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphaul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcphaul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mcphaul families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Mcphaul's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcphaul families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphaul 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 Mcphaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcphaul. 43% of Mcphaul men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Mcphaul women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcphaul were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    26%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Mcphaul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcphaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphaul 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Mcphaul. 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 769 military records available for the last name Mcphaul. For the veterans among your Mcphaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphaul lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcphaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcphaul in 1955 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcphaul 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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