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Macphail Family History

Macphail Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McPhail.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcphail, Mcphaul, Macnair, Macneal, Macphee, Mackall, Macneil

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Where is the Macphail family from?

You can see how Macphail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macphail families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Macphail families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 42% of all the recorded Macphail's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Macphail families in 1911.
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What did your Macphail ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Book Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macphail. 50% of Macphail men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Macphail women worked as a Book Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macphail were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Book Keeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Macphail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphail 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Macphail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Macphail. For the veterans among your Macphail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphail lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Macphail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macphail in 1951 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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