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Macfarrell Family History

Macfarrell 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: Carrell, O'farrell, Farrell, Mccarrell, Carnell, Cardell, Carrel

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Where is the Macfarrell family from?

You can see how Macfarrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfarrell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Macfarrell family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfarrell's in USA. California had the highest population of Macfarrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfarrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Macfarrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarrell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macfarrell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macfarrell. For the veterans among your Macfarrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfarrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Macfarrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macfarrell in 1963 was 51, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfarrell 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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