History of your Surname
Get access to Mcpeer family records.Start a free trial

Mcpeer Family History

Mcpeer 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: Mcneer, Mcpeek, Mcteer, Speer, Meer, Scheer, Mcpeak, Mclear, Mciver

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mcpeer family from?

You can see how Mcpeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpeer family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mcpeer families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcpeer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpeer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcpeer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcpeer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mcpeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Mcpeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpeer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mcpeer

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcpeer. 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.

View all Mcpeer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Mcpeer. For the veterans among your Mcpeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcpeer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcpeer family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcpeer lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcpeer family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mcpeer last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial