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Macphee Family History

Macphee Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McPhee.

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


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Where is the Macphee family from?

You can see how Macphee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macphee families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 25 Macphee families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 58% of all the recorded Macphee's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Macphee families in 1911.
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What did your Macphee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macphee. 72% of Macphee 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Fireman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Macphee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphee 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macphee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macphee. For the veterans among your Macphee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphee lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Macphee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Macphee in 1942 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphee ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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