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Mcfarelane Family History

Mcfarelane Surname 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: Mcfarlane, Mcfarland, Mcfarlan, Macfarlane, Mcpartland, Mcfarlain

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Where is the Mcfarelane family from?

You can see how Mcfarelane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarelane family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mcfarelane families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcfarelane families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfarelane's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcfarelane families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Mcfarelane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarelane 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarelane. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcfarelane. For the veterans among your Mcfarelane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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