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Mcfolley Family History

Mcfolley 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: Mccolley, Folley, Mcsorley, Colley, Crolley, Mcnelley, Mccalley

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Where is the Mcfolley family from?

You can see how Mcfolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfolley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcfolley families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Mcfolley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfolley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcfolley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mcfolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfolley 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 Mcfolley. 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 Mcfolley. For the veterans among your Mcfolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfolley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcfolley in 1955 was 50, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfolley 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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