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Mcfea Family History

Mcfea 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: Mcrea, Mcfee, Mcvea, Mclean, Mczeal, Mcpeak, Mclear, Crea, Mcafee

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Where is the Mcfea family from?

You can see how Mcfea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcfea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Mcfea families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfea's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcfea families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Mcfea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfea 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcfea. 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 military records available for the last name Mcfea. For the veterans among your Mcfea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfea lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfea 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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