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Macphelemy Family History

Macphelemy 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: Barthelemy, Macphee, Mackley, Madeley, Mcphee, Michele, Macklem

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Macphelemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphelemy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macphelemy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 4 military records available for the last name Macphelemy. For the veterans among your Macphelemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphelemy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Macphelemy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macphelemy in 1973 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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