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Mcferon Family History

Mcferon 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: Mcferron, Mcferrin, Ceron, Mcleroy, Mcpheron, Mcferren, Mcferran

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Where is the Mcferon family from?

You can see how Mcferon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Mcferon families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcferon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcferon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcferon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Mcferon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcferon. 100% of Mcferon men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcferon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Mcferon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcferon 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mcferon. 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 175 military records available for the last name Mcferon. For the veterans among your Mcferon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcferon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcferon in 1958 was 42, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcferon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcferon 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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