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Mcterson Family History

Mcterson 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: Peterson, Merson, Mcpherson, Mckesson, Otterson, Meyerson, Eckerson

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Where is the Mcterson family from?

You can see how Mcterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcterson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcterson family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcterson's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Mcterson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Mcterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcterson 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 immigration records available for the last name Mcterson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcterson. For the veterans among your Mcterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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