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Mcfranklin Family History

Mcfranklin 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: Franklin, Mccrackin, Mcfarlin, Franklyn, Mccrocklin, Cantlin, Fralin

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Where is the Mcfranklin family from?

You can see how Mcfranklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfranklin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcfranklin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfranklin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcfranklin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfranklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcfranklin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcfranklin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mcfranklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfranklin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcfranklin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcfranklin. For the veterans among your Mcfranklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfranklin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Mcfranklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcfranklin in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 1995.

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