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Mc Wade Family History

Mc Wade Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcwade, Mcglade, Mcdade, Mcquade, Mcgrade, Cade, Wade, Mchale, Schade

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Where is the Mc Wade family from?

You can see how Mc Wade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Wade family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Wade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Mc Wade families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mc Wade's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mc Wade families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Wade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Wade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Wade. 50% of Mc Wade men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Mc Wade women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mc Wade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Wade 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Mc Wade. 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 830 military records available for the last name Mc Wade. For the veterans among your Mc Wade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Wade lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1974, in the United States, Mc Wade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mc Wade in 1959 was 62, and 66 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Wade 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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