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Mcphedran Family History

Mcphedran Name 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: Mcpheron, Mcpherson, Mcferran, Mclerran, Mcphearson, Mcsherry

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Where is the Mcphedran family from?

You can see how Mcphedran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphedran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcphedran families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Mcphedran families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcphedran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcphedran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphedran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcphedran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcphedran. 59% of Mcphedran men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    59%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
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What Mcphedran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcphedran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphedran 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Mcphedran. 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 256 military records available for the last name Mcphedran. For the veterans among your Mcphedran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphedran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mcphedran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcphedran in 1967 was 35, and 75 in 2002.

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