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Macfarran Family History

Macfarran 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: Mcferran, Mcfarren, Mcfarlan, Macfarland, Macfarlane, Mccarron

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Where is the Macfarran family from?

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What did your Macfarran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macfarran. 100% of Macfarran women worked as a Sales Lady.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Macfarran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarran 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Macfarran. 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 3 military records available for the last name Macfarran. For the veterans among your Macfarran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfarran lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Macfarran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macfarran in 1976 was 77, and 83 in 1999.

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