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Mcfatter Family History

Mcfatter Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McPheeters.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcfatter family from?

You can see how Mcfatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfatter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfatter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Mcfatter families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfatter's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcfatter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcfatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcfatter. 37% of Mcfatter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Mcfatter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcfatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfatter 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcfatter. 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 266 military records available for the last name Mcfatter. For the veterans among your Mcfatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfatter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcfatter in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfatter 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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