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Mcforlane Family History

Mcforlane 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, Mcfarland, Mcfarlan, Macfarlane, Morland, Mcdorman

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Where is the Mcforlane family from?

You can see how Mcforlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcforlane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcforlane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mcforlane family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcforlane's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcforlane families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Mcforlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcforlane 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcforlane. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcforlane. For the veterans among your Mcforlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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