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Mcfrane Family History

Mcfrane 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: Mcgrane, Crane, Mcfarlane, Mccraney, Mcguane, Mcfate, Mcrae, Mccrone

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Where is the Mcfrane family from?

You can see how Mcfrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfrane family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mcfrane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Mcfrane families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfrane's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcfrane families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mcfrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfrane 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcfrane. 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 Mcfrane. For the veterans among your Mcfrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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