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Mcfater Family History

Mcfater 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: Mcfate, Mcfatter, Cater, Mcmaster, Mcwaters, Mcateer, Mcatee, Mccarter, Mater, Crater

73	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
12	Immigration Records
168	Census and Voter Lists
63	Member Trees

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Where is the Mcfater family from?

You can see how Mcfater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfater family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfater families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mcfater families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfater's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcfater families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfater 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 Mcfater family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mcfater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfater census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcfater. 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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Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Mcfater. For the veterans among your Mcfater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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