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Mcprath Family History

Mcprath 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: Mcgrath, Mcmath, Mcgath, Mcelrath, Morath, Mcilrath, Mcbath, Magrath

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Where is the Mcprath family from?

You can see how Mcprath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcprath family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mcprath families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcprath family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcprath's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcprath families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Mcprath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcprath 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcprath. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcprath. For the veterans among your Mcprath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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