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Mcfait Family History

Mcfait 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: Mcnair, Fait, Mccaig, Mcbain, Mcfall, Mcfate, Mccart, Chait, Mcnatt

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Where is the Mcfait family from?

You can see how Mcfait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfait family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mcfait family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfait's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcfait families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mcfait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfait 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcfait. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcfait. For the veterans among your Mcfait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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