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Macfayuhar Family History

Macfayuhar 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: Macarthur, Macaulay, Chauhan, Magyar, Bachar, Machak, Mcclanahan

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Where is the Macfayuhar family from?

You can see how Macfayuhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macfayuhar family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Macfayuhar families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macfayuhar's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macfayuhar families in 1901.
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Census Records

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

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