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Mcpaters Family History

Mcpaters 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: Mcwaters, Mcpeters, Mcwatters, Mcfeaters, Mcpheters, Mcmasters, Cater

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Where is the Mcpaters family from?

You can see how Mcpaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpaters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpaters families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Mcpaters families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpaters's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcpaters families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpaters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpaters ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcpaters ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Mcpaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpaters 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 Mcpaters. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcpaters. For the veterans among your Mcpaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpaters lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Mcpaters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcpaters in 1985 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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