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Mcfrew Family History

Mcfrew 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: Mcgrew, Carew, Frew, Mccraw, Crew, Mcnew, Mcaree, Mcrea, Mccrea

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Where is the Mcfrew family from?

You can see how Mcfrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfrew family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Mcfrew families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfrew's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcfrew families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Mcfrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfrew 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 Mcfrew. 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 Mcfrew. For the veterans among your Mcfrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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