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Mc Petrie Family History

Mc Petrie 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: Petrie, Mcmurtrie, De Petris, Petre, Mcenroe, Mcferrin, Petri

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Where is the Mc Petrie family from?

You can see how Mc Petrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Petrie family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mc Petrie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Petrie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Petrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Petrie 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 Mc Petrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Petrie. 100% of Mc Petrie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Mc Petrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Petrie 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mc Petrie. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mc Petrie. For the veterans among your Mc Petrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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