Origins of the McFarland surname
About the McFarlands
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Interesting facts about Mcfarland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mcfarland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.
Who were Mcfarlands most likely to marry?
Mc Farlands
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Our tell us which families married Mcfarlands.
What are the most common Mcfarland first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mcfarlands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mcfarlands in 1921
Domestic Servant
9
House Keeper
8
Servant
8
Dressmaker
7
Grocer & Baker
7
Common male occupations for Mcfarlands in 1921
Tailor
19
Weaver
13
Coal Miner
12
Porter
9
Dock Labourer
8
