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Macfarlin Family History

Macfarlin 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: Mcfarlin, Mcfarlain, Mcfarlen, Mcfarling, Mcfarlan, Macfarland

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Where is the Macfarlin family from?

You can see how Macfarlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfarlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macfarlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Macfarlin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfarlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macfarlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfarlin 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 Macfarlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hoist Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macfarlin. 100% of Macfarlin men worked as a Coal Hoist Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hoist Labourer
    100%

What Macfarlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Macfarlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarlin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Macfarlin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Macfarlin. For the veterans among your Macfarlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfarlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Macfarlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Macfarlin in 1966 was 70, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfarlin 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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