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Mcferron Family History

Mcferron Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McFerrin .

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


Similar surnames: Mcferran, Mcferren, Mcfarren, Mclerran, Mcfarlin, Mcfarlen, Mckeon

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Where is the Mcferron family from?

You can see how Mcferron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcferron families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcferron's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcferron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcferron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcferron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcferron. 58% of Mcferron 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcferron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcferron 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Mcferron. 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 460 military records available for the last name Mcferron. For the veterans among your Mcferron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcferron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcferron in 1962 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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