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Mcfaul Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McPhail . Irish: variant of Lavelle .

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


Similar surnames: Mcfall, Mcphaul, Mccaul, Faul, Mcfalls, Mcnall, Mcfann, Mccalla

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Where is the Mcfaul family from?

You can see how Mcfaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfaul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfaul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcfaul families living in Sussex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mcfaul's in United Kingdom. Sussex and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcfaul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfaul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcfaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiners Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcfaul. 100% of Mcfaul men worked as a Joiners Labourer and 60% of Mcfaul 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiners Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcfaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfaul 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Mcfaul. 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 Mcfaul. For the veterans among your Mcfaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfaul lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcfaul in 1942 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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