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Mcfear Family History

Mcfear 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: Mclear, Mcnear, Mclean, Clear, Mczeal, Mcpeak, Fear, Menear, Mcneary

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Where is the Mcfear family from?

You can see how Mcfear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfear family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcfear families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcfear family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfear's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcfear families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Mcfear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfear 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mcfear. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcfear. For the veterans among your Mcfear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfear lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Mcfear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcfear in 1982 was 61, and 45 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfear 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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