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Mcpheter Family History

Mcpheter 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: Mcpheters, Mcpheeters, Mcphee, Mcpeters, Mcphatter, Mcwherter, Peter

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Where is the Mcpheter family from?

You can see how Mcpheter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpheter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpheter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcpheter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpheter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcpheter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpheter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpheter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcpheter. 100% of Mcpheter men worked as a 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Mcpheter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Mcpheter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpheter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcpheter. 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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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Mcpheter. For the veterans among your Mcpheter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpheter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Mcpheter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcpheter in 1967 was 53, and 54 in 1999.

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