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Mc Pape Family History

Mc Pape 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: Cape, Pape, Mchale, Mcclave, De Paepe, Mcguane, Mccabe, Mcfate

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Where is the Mc Pape family from?

You can see how Mc Pape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Pape family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mc Pape families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Pape's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Mc Pape families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mc Pape ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Mc Pape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Pape 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mc Pape. 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 178 military records available for the last name Mc Pape. For the veterans among your Mc Pape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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