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Macfearson Family History

Macfearson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mccarson, Mcdearmon, Matherson, Mcferron, Mayerson, Ackerson

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Where is the Macfearson family from?

You can see how Macfearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfearson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Macfearson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfearson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Macfearson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Macfearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfearson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Macfearson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macfearson. For the veterans among your Macfearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfearson lifespan?

Average Macfearson life expectancy in 1969 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfearson 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.

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