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Mcfonlane Family History

Mcfonlane 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: Mcfarlane, Conlan, Mclane, Mcclane, Mcfarland, Mcfarlan, Macfarlane

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Where is the Mcfonlane family from?

You can see how Mcfonlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfonlane family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcfonlane family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfonlane's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcfonlane families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Mcfonlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfonlane 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcfonlane. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcfonlane. For the veterans among your Mcfonlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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