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Mcphalen Family History

Mcphalen 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: Mchale, Phalen, Palen, Mcgillen, Verhalen, Mcallen, Mcpadden, Mihalek

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Where is the Mcphalen family from?

You can see how Mcphalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphalen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Mcphalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mcphalen families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcphalen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mcphalen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcphalen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcphalen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Mcphalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphalen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcphalen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mcphalen. For the veterans among your Mcphalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphalen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Mcphalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcphalen in 1978 was 60, and 73 in 1985.

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