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Mcpherron Family History

Mcpherron 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: Mcpherson, Mcpheron, Mcferron, Mcphearson, Macpherson, Mcsherry

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Where is the Mcpherron family from?

You can see how Mcpherron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpherron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcpherron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Mcpherron families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcpherron's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mcpherron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpherron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpherron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcpherron. 100% of Mcpherron 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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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcpherron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpherron 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Mcpherron. 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 270 military records available for the last name Mcpherron. For the veterans among your Mcpherron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpherron lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcpherron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcpherron in 1951 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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