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Mcphilimy Family History

Mcphilimy 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: Mcphillips, Philip, Mcevilly, Mcphail, Schilly, Mcwhinney, Mckimmy

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Where is the Mcphilimy family from?

You can see how Mcphilimy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphilimy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcphilimy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcphilimy families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcphilimy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcphilimy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphilimy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Mcphilimy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphilimy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcphilimy. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mcphilimy. For the veterans among your Mcphilimy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphilimy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Mcphilimy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcphilimy in 1958 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

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