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Macfarlance Family History

Macfarlance 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, Macfarland, Mcfarland, Mcfarlan, Lafrance

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Where is the Macfarlance family from?

You can see how Macfarlance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfarlance family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Macfarlance family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfarlance's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Macfarlance families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Macfarlance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarlance 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macfarlance. 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 2 military records available for the last name Macfarlance. For the veterans among your Macfarlance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfarlance lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Macfarlance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Macfarlance in 1980 was 93, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfarlance 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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