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Mc Pheil Family History

Mc Pheil 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: Mcphail, Mcneil, Mcphee, Mcphaul, Mcphie, Pheil, Macphail, Capel

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Where is the Mc Pheil family from?

You can see how Mc Pheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Pheil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mc Pheil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Mc Pheil families living in British Columbia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mc Pheil's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mc Pheil families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Pheil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Pheil. 67% of Mc Pheil men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • House Painter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Mc Pheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Pheil 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mc Pheil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mc Pheil. For the veterans among your Mc Pheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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