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Mcforlan Family History

Mcforlan 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: Mcfarlan, Mcdorman, Mcmorran, Mcfarlane, Morlan, Mcfarlain, Mcfarlen

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Where is the Mcforlan family from?

You can see how Mcforlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcforlan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcforlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mcforlan family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcforlan's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcforlan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcforlan 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 Mcforlan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Mcforlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mcforlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcforlan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcforlan. 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 Mcforlan. For the veterans among your Mcforlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcforlan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcforlan

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