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Mcphaill Surname 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.

Where is the Mcphaill family from?

You can see how Mcphaill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphaill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcphaill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Mcphaill families living in Argyll. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcphaill's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcphaill families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphaill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcphaill family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 546 census records available for the last name Mcphaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphaill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Mcphaill. 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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Military Records

There are 163 military records available for the last name Mcphaill. For the veterans among your Mcphaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphaill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mcphaill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcphaill in 1968 was 74, and 45 in 2004.

Mcphaill Surname Meaning

Where is the Mcphaill family from?

What Mcphaill family records will you find?

What is the average Mcphaill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mcphaill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcphaill in 1968 was 74, and 45 in 2004.

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
163	Military Records
44	Immigration Records
546	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
163	Military Records
44	Immigration Records
546	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Mcphaill Family History