Origins of the Mc Pherson surname
About the Mc Phersons
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Interesting facts about Mc pherson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mc pherson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1745.
Who were Mc phersons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Mc phersons.
What are the most common Mc pherson first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mc phersons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mc phersons in 1921
Domestic Servant
562
F S
554
Dressmaker
417
Housekeeper
363
Pauper
279
Common male occupations for Mc phersons in 1921
Fisherman
519
Shepherd
497
Farmer
457
Farm Servant
429
Tailor
378
