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Mcfauld Family History

Mcfauld 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: Mcfaul, Mcfall, Mcfalls, Mcfield, Mccaul, Mould, Schaul, Mccauley

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Where is the Mcfauld family from?

You can see how Mcfauld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfauld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcfauld families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 18 Mcfauld families living in Perthshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcfauld's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcfauld families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfauld 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 153 census records available for the last name Mcfauld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfauld 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcfauld. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcfauld. For the veterans among your Mcfauld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfauld lifespan?

Average Mcfauld life expectancy in 1967 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfauld 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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