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Mc Fortune Family History

Mc Fortune 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: Fortune, Lafortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Monforte, Mcfarlane, La Forte

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Where is the Mc Fortune family from?

You can see how Mc Fortune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Fortune family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mc Fortune families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Fortune's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mc Fortune families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Mc Fortune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Fortune 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mc Fortune. 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 179 military records available for the last name Mc Fortune. For the veterans among your Mc Fortune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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