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Macferson Family History

Macferson 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: Matherson, Mcferron, Mayerson, Ackerson, Manderson, Masterson

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Where is the Macferson family from?

You can see how Macferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macferson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macferson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Macferson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macferson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macferson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Macferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macferson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Macferson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Macferson. For the veterans among your Macferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macferson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macferson 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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