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Mcfarguhar Family History

Mcfarguhar 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: Farquhar, Mccargar, Mccaughan, Mcarthur, Mchargue, Mcfarlan, Mccartha

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Where is the Mcfarguhar family from?

You can see how Mcfarguhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarguhar family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcfarguhar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcfarguhar families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcfarguhar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcfarguhar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfarguhar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcfarguhar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcfarguhar. 100% of Mcfarguhar women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Mcfarguhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarguhar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarguhar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcfarguhar. For the veterans among your Mcfarguhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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