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Mcpherson Family History

Mcpherson Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac a' Phearsain ‘son of the parson or priest’ (see Parsons).

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


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Where is the Mcpherson family from?

You can see how Mcpherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpherson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 144 Mcpherson families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mcpherson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcpherson families in 1891.
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What did your Mcpherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcpherson. 9% of Mcpherson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Mcpherson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcpherson were Police Constable and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Joiner
    5%
  • Police Constable
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 318,000 census records available for the last name Mcpherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpherson 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 45,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcpherson. 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 43,000 military records available for the last name Mcpherson. For the veterans among your Mcpherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpherson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcpherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcpherson in 1943 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcpherson 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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