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Maefarlane Family History

Maefarlane 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: Macfarlane, Mcfarlane, Macfarland, Mcfarland, Mcfarlan, Marland

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Where is the Maefarlane family from?

You can see how Maefarlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maefarlane family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Maefarlane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Maefarlane families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Maefarlane's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Maefarlane families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Maefarlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maefarlane 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Maefarlane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Maefarlane. For the veterans among your Maefarlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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