Mcferson Family History

Mcferson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mcferron, Merson, Mcpherson, Mcferrin, Mckesson, Meyerson, Eckerson, Efferson, Mccarson, Mcferren

10,000 record(s) for Mcferson

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
250	Military Records
91	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

Where is the Mcferson family from?

You can see how Mcferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Mcferson families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcferson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcferson families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcferson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcferson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcferson. 67% of Mcferson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcferson women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcferson were Laborer and Maid.

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

67%

Laborer

34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Farmer

34%

Cook

34%

Maid

34%

What Mcferson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Mcferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcferson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Mcferson. 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.

Military Records

There are 250 military records available for the last name Mcferson. For the veterans among your Mcferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Mcferson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcferson in 1968 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcferson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.