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Mcfarlin Family History

Mcfarlin Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McFarlane.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcfarlin family from?

You can see how Mcfarlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfarlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Mcfarlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcfarlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcfarlin families in 1891.
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What did your Mcfarlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcfarlin. 100% of Mcfarlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Mcfarlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarlin 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarlin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcfarlin. For the veterans among your Mcfarlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfarlin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfarlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcfarlin in 1945 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfarlin 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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