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Mcfarlen Family History

Mcfarlen Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McFarlane.

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


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Where is the Mcfarlen family from?

You can see how Mcfarlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfarlen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Mcfarlen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mcfarlen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcfarlen families in 1911.
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What did your Mcfarlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcfarlen. 100% of Mcfarlen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcfarlen women worked as a Commis.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcfarlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarlen 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarlen. 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 304 military records available for the last name Mcfarlen. For the veterans among your Mcfarlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfarlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfarlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcfarlen in 1964 was 73, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfarlen 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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