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Mcfarron Family History

Mcfarron Name 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: Mccarron, Mcferron, Mcfarren, Marron, Mcferrin, Charron, Mclarnon

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Where is the Mcfarron family from?

You can see how Mcfarron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfarron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcfarron families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfarron's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcfarron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfarron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcfarron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcfarron. 100% of Mcfarron men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Mcfarron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarron 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Mcfarron. For the veterans among your Mcfarron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfarron lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2000, in the United States, Mcfarron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcfarron in 1945 was 51, and 72 in 2000.

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