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Mcphillamey Family History

Mcphillamey 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: Mcphillips, Philley, Hillary, Mullaney, Pilley, Chipley, Mcquillan

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Where is the Mcphillamey family from?

You can see how Mcphillamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcphillamey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcphillamey families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Mcphillamey family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcphillamey's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcphillamey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcphillamey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcphillamey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcphillamey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mcphillamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcphillamey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mcphillamey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcphillamey. For the veterans among your Mcphillamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcphillamey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Mcphillamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcphillamey in 1975 was 98, and 86 in 2004.

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