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Mcfane Family History

Mcfane 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, Mckane, Mcfann, Mclane, Mccane, Mcbane, Cane, Crane, Mchale

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Where is the Mcfane family from?

You can see how Mcfane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mcfane family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfane's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcfane families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcfane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcfane. 100% of Mcfane 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%

What Mcfane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mcfane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfane 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcfane. 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 Mcfane. For the veterans among your Mcfane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfane lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1987, in the United States, Mcfane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcfane in 1986 was 68, and 75 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcfane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfane 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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