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Mcferran Family History

Mcferran Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McFerrin.

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


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Where is the Mcferran family from?

You can see how Mcferran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mcferran families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mcferran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcferran families in 1891.
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What did your Mcferran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcferran. 82% of Mcferran 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
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcferran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcferran. For the veterans among your Mcferran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcferran lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcferran in 1958 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcferran 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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