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Mcsporran Family History

Mcsporran Surname Meaning

From Mac an Sporain ‘son of the treasurer’ literally ‘of the purse’. By tradition for several generations the family held this role in relation to the Lords of the Isles.

Compare Irish McSparron.

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


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Where is the Mcsporran family from?

You can see how Mcsporran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsporran family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcsporran families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 25 Mcsporran families living in Argyll. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcsporran's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcsporran families in 1841.
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What did your Mcsporran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcsporran. 100% of Mcsporran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcsporran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsporran 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcsporran. 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 185 military records available for the last name Mcsporran. For the veterans among your Mcsporran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsporran lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Mcsporran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcsporran in 1970 was 76, and 93 in 1993.

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