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Mcferran Family History

Mcferran Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McFerrin .

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


Similar surnames: Mcferron, Mcferren, Mclerran, Mcfarren, Mckernan, Mcfarlen, Mcfarlain

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Where is the Mcferran family from?

You can see how Mcferran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcferran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcferran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcferran family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcferran's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcferran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcferran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcferran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcferran. 60% of Mcferran men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcferran women worked as an Income. .

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcferran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcferran 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcferran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcferran. For the veterans among your Mcferran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcferran lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcferran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcferran in 1958 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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