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Mc Cherson Family History

Mc Cherson 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: Mcpherson, Michelson, Richerson, Mccarson, Matherson, Mcpheron

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Where is the Mc Cherson family from?

You can see how Mc Cherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cherson family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Mc Cherson families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mc Cherson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Cherson families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Cherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Cherson. 100% of Mc Cherson men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Mc Cherson women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Mc Cherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cherson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cherson. 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 military records available for the last name Mc Cherson. For the veterans among your Mc Cherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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