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Mcpherson Family History

Mcpherson Name Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac a' Phearsain ‘son of the parson or priest’ (see Parsons ).

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


Similar surnames: Mckesson, Patterson, Mccarron, Mcphearson, Pherson, Macpherson

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Where is the Mcpherson family from?

You can see how Mcpherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpherson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 274 Mcpherson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mcpherson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mcpherson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcpherson. 41% of Mcpherson men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Mcpherson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcpherson were Clerk and Farmer. .

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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
    41%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 318,000 census records available for the last name Mcpherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpherson 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 45,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcpherson. 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 43,000 military records available for the last name Mcpherson. For the veterans among your Mcpherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpherson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcpherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcpherson in 1943 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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