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Mcpheron Name Meaning

Scottish: possibly a variant of Irish McFerrin .

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


Similar surnames: Mcpherson, Mcferron, Mulherin, Mcphearson, Mulheron, Mctier, Mcferren

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Where is the Mcpheron family from?

You can see how Mcpheron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpheron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpheron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mcpheron families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcpheron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcpheron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpheron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpheron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcpheron. 32% of Mcpheron men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mcpheron women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcpheron were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcpheron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpheron 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Mcpheron. 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 713 military records available for the last name Mcpheron. For the veterans among your Mcpheron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpheron lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcpheron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcpheron in 1955 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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