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Mcphilemy Family History

Mcphilemy Surname Meaning

from Mac Feidhlimidh ‘son of Feidhlimidh’ a personal name possibly derived from feidhil ‘lasting enduring’ + mid ‘honour dignity’.

The personal name also has a shorter form Feidhlim.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcphilemy family from?

You can see how Mcphilemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphilemy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcphilemy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mcphilemy families living in Ayrshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcphilemy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcphilemy families in 1851.
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What did your Mcphilemy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcphilemy. 100% of Mcphilemy women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Mcphilemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphilemy 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mcphilemy. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mcphilemy. For the veterans among your Mcphilemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphilemy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcphilemy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcphilemy in 1963 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

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