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Mcfrain Family History

Mcfrain 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: Mcgrain, Frain, Mcferrin, Mcswain, Mcgrail, Mcbain, Mcquain, Defrain

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Where is the Mcfrain family from?

You can see how Mcfrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfrain family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Mcfrain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcfrain families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfrain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcfrain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Mcfrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfrain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcfrain. 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 military records available for the last name Mcfrain. For the veterans among your Mcfrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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