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Mcpheters Family History

Mcpheters Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McPheeters.

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


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Where is the Mcpheters family from?

You can see how Mcpheters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpheters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpheters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Mcpheters families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpheters's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcpheters families in 1881.
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What did your Mcpheters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcpheters. 43% of Mcpheters men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mcpheters women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcpheters were Teacher and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Teacher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcpheters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpheters 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mcpheters. 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 522 military records available for the last name Mcpheters. For the veterans among your Mcpheters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpheters lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcpheters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcpheters in 1958 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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