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Macfarlane Family History

Macfarlane Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McFarlane.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macfarlane family from?

You can see how Macfarlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfarlane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macfarlane families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 156 Macfarlane families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Macfarlane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macfarlane families in 1891.
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What did your Macfarlane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macfarlane. 7% of Macfarlane men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Macfarlane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macfarlane were Dental Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Motor Driver
    5%
  • Dental Surgeon
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Macfarlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarlane 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 29,000 immigration records available for the last name Macfarlane. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Macfarlane. For the veterans among your Macfarlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfarlane lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Macfarlane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macfarlane in 1943 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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