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Mcphearson Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McPherson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcpherson, Mcpheron, Macpherson, Pherson, Mcdearmon, Acheson

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Where is the Mcphearson family from?

You can see how Mcphearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcphearson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Mcphearson families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mcphearson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcphearson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphearson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcphearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcphearson. 100% of Mcphearson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcphearson women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcphearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphearson 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Mcphearson. 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 668 military records available for the last name Mcphearson. For the veterans among your Mcphearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphearson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcphearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcphearson in 1962 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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