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Mcfarlie Family History

Mcfarlie 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: Mcfarlin, Mcfarlane, Mcfarlain, Mcfarlen, Charlie, Mcfarling

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Where is the Mcfarlie family from?

You can see how Mcfarlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfarlie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcfarlie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfarlie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcfarlie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mcfarlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfarlie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcfarlie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcfarlie. For the veterans among your Mcfarlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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