Origins of the Macfarland surname
About the Macfarlands
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Interesting facts about Macfarland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Macfarland surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Macfarlands most likely to marry?
Mac Farlands
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Our tell us which families married Macfarlands.
What are the most common Macfarland first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Macfarlands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Macfarlands in 1921
Living On Own Means
5
Dress Maker
3
Gentleman
3
Nurse
3
Governess
2
Common male occupations for Macfarlands in 1921
Undefined Code
4
Book Binder And...
2
Coach Maker
2
Coal Miner
2
Dock Labourer
2
