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Macfarren Family History

Macfarren 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: Mcfarren, Mcfarlen, Mcferren, Manwarren, Macfadyen, Macfadden

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Where is the Macfarren family from?

You can see how Macfarren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfarren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Macfarren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Macfarren families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macfarren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macfarren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macfarren 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 271 census records available for the last name Macfarren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macfarren 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Macfarren. 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 32 military records available for the last name Macfarren. For the veterans among your Macfarren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macfarren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Macfarren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Macfarren in 1968 was 84, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macfarren 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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