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Mcpetree Family History

Mcpetree 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: Petree, Petre, Mcenroe, Mcelwee, Mcgeorge, Mcphee, Mcatee, Mcaree

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Where is the Mcpetree family from?

You can see how Mcpetree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpetree family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Mcpetree families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpetree's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mcpetree families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcpetree ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mcpetree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpetree 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcpetree. 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 Mcpetree. For the veterans among your Mcpetree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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