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Macfarlene Family History

Macfarlene 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, Mcfarlen, Macfarland, Maccarone, Mcfarlin

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Where is the Macfarlene family from?

You can see how Macfarlene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfarlene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Macfarlene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Macfarlene families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfarlene's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Macfarlene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfarlene 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 Macfarlene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macfarlene. 100% of Macfarlene men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Macfarlene women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Macfarlene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Macfarlene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarlene 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Macfarlene. 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 4 military records available for the last name Macfarlene. For the veterans among your Macfarlene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfarlene lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Macfarlene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macfarlene in 1978 was 39, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfarlene 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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