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Mcfaun Family History

Mcfaun 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: Mcfann, Mcfaul, Mcbain, Mcfall, Mcfate, Mccann, Mccoun, Mcgann

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Where is the Mcfaun family from?

You can see how Mcfaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfaun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcfaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mcfaun families living in Massachusetts. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mcfaun's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcfaun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfaun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Mcfaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfaun 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 Mcfaun. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mcfaun. For the veterans among your Mcfaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfaun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mcfaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcfaun in 1969 was 56, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfaun ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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