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Mcffarland Family History

Mcffarland 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: Mcfarland, Mcfarlane, Mcparland, Mcfarlan, Macfarland, Marland

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Where is the Mcffarland family from?

You can see how Mcffarland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcffarland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mcffarland family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcffarland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcffarland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcffarland 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 Mcffarland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcffarland. 100% of Mcffarland men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

What Mcffarland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcffarland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcffarland 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcffarland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcffarland. For the veterans among your Mcffarland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcffarland lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcffarland

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