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Mcfregor Family History

Mcfregor 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: Mcgregor, Mcgregory, Macgregor, Gregor, Creger, Crego, Cregar

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Where is the Mcfregor family from?

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

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mcfregor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfregor 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcfregor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcfregor. For the veterans among your Mcfregor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfregor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfregor 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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