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Macdiarmid Family History

Macdiarmid Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McDiarmid.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macdiarmid family from?

You can see how Macdiarmid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdiarmid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdiarmid families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Macdiarmid families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macdiarmid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macdiarmid families in 1891.
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What did your Macdiarmid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macdiarmid. 100% of Macdiarmid men worked as a Painter and 100% of Macdiarmid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macdiarmid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdiarmid 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 Macdiarmid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 618 military records available for the last name Macdiarmid. For the veterans among your Macdiarmid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdiarmid lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Macdiarmid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macdiarmid in 1944 was 43, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdiarmid 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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