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Mcferrin Family History

Mcferrin Name Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Mhearáin ‘son of Mearán’ a personal name derived from mear ‘swift’.

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


Similar surnames: Mccarron, Mcgurrin, Corrin, Mcmeekin, Mcmartin, Merlin, Mcmorran

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Where is the Mcferrin family from?

You can see how Mcferrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Mcferrin families living in Tennessee. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mcferrin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mcferrin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcferrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcferrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcferrin. 38% of Mcferrin men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mcferrin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcferrin were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcferrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcferrin 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Mcferrin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Mcferrin. For the veterans among your Mcferrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcferrin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcferrin in 1943 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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