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Macfarlaine Family History

Macfarlaine 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: Macfarlane, Mcfarlane, Mcfarlain, Macfarland, Mcfarlin, Mcfarland

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Where is the Macfarlaine family from?

You can see how Macfarlaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfarlaine family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Macfarlaine families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfarlaine's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Macfarlaine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfarlaine 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 Macfarlaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook General was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macfarlaine. 100% of Macfarlaine women worked as a Cook General.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook General
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Macfarlaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarlaine 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Macfarlaine. 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 5 military records available for the last name Macfarlaine. For the veterans among your Macfarlaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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