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Mcperry Family History

Mcperry 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: Mcsherry, Merry, Perry, Cherry, Mcgorry, Mcgarry, Mcneary, Mchenry

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Where is the Mcperry family from?

You can see how Mcperry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcperry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcperry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mcperry families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcperry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcperry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcperry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcperry ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mcperry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Mcperry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcperry 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcperry. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mcperry. For the veterans among your Mcperry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcperry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcperry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcperry in 1965 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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