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Mc Fain Family History

Mc Fain 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: Mcswain, Mcbain, Mcquain, Mcfann, Mcfadin, Mckain, Mcgrain, Mclain

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Where is the Mc Fain family from?

You can see how Mc Fain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Fain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Fain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Mc Fain families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mc Fain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mc Fain families in 1880.
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What did your Mc Fain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Fain. 100% of Mc Fain men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Mc Fain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Fain 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mc Fain. 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 214 military records available for the last name Mc Fain. For the veterans among your Mc Fain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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