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Mcfarren Family History

Mcfarren Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McFerrin. Compare Farren.

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


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Where is the Mcfarren family from?

You can see how Mcfarren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfarren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mcfarren families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcfarren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcfarren families in 1891.
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What did your Mcfarren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcfarren. 26% of Mcfarren men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Mcfarren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcfarren were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcfarren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarren 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarren. 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 830 military records available for the last name Mcfarren. For the veterans among your Mcfarren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfarren lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfarren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcfarren in 1961 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfarren 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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