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Mcferren Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McFerrin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcferron, Mcferran, Mcfarren, Mcfarlen, Ferren, Mclerran, Mccarten

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Where is the Mcferren family from?

You can see how Mcferren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mcferren families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcferren's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcferren families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcferren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcferren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcferren. 22% of Mcferren men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mcferren women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcferren were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%
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What Mcferren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcferren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcferren 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Mcferren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 935 military records available for the last name Mcferren. For the veterans among your Mcferren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcferren lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcferren in 1946 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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