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Mcfrye Family History

Mcfrye 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: Mcfate, Mcrae, Mcaree, Crye, Frye, Mcfee, Mcbryde, Mccree, Mccrae

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Where is the Mcfrye family from?

You can see how Mcfrye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfrye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcfrye family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcfrye's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcfrye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfrye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcfrye ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Mcfrye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfrye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcfrye. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcfrye. For the veterans among your Mcfrye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfrye lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfrye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcfrye in 1969 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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