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Mcferren Family History

Mcferren Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McFerrin.

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


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You can see how Mcferren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 14 Mcferren families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Mcferren's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcferren families in 1840.
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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcferren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcferren 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Mcferren. 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 935 military records available for the last name Mcferren. For the veterans among your Mcferren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcferren lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcferren in 1946 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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