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Mcfarlene Family History

Mcfarlene Surname Meaning

from Mac Pharthaláin see McFarlane.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcfarlene family from?

You can see how Mcfarlene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarlene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcfarlene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mcfarlene family living in Angus. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcfarlene's in Scotland. Angus and 3 other counties had the highest population of Mcfarlene families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfarlene 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 Mcfarlene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcfarlene. 50% of Mcfarlene men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcfarlene women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mcfarlene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Mcfarlene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarlene 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarlene. 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 Mcfarlene. For the veterans among your Mcfarlene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfarlene lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Mcfarlene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcfarlene in 1980 was 59, and 75 in 1994.

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