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Macferran Family History

Macferran 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: Mcferran, Mcferrin, Mcferron, Mcferren, Mclerran, Ackerman, Macera

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Where is the Macferran family from?

You can see how Macferran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macferran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Macferran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Macferran families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Macferran's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Macferran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macferran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Macferran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macferran 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Macferran. 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 69 military records available for the last name Macferran. For the veterans among your Macferran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macferran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Macferran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macferran in 1966 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macferran 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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