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Mc Fat Family History

Mc Fat 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: Mcfate, Moffat, Mclean, Moat, Mcadam, Monat, Mczeal, Mcpeak, Mclear

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Where is the Mc Fat family from?

You can see how Mc Fat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Fat family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Mc Fat families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Mc Fat families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mc Fat's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mc Fat families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Mc Fat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Fat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mc Fat. 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 314 military records available for the last name Mc Fat. For the veterans among your Mc Fat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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