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Mcpher Family History

Mcpher 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: Mcphee, Mather, Scher, Macher, Moher, Mcshea, Mciver, Maher, Eccher

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Where is the Mcpher family from?

You can see how Mcpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcpher families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Mcpher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcpher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpher 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 Mcpher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcpher. 50% of Mcpher 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
    50%
  • Student
    50%

What Mcpher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Mcpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpher 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Mcpher. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mcpher. For the veterans among your Mcpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpher lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Mcpher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcpher in 1987 was 1, and 48 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcpher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcpher 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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