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Mcaddam Family History

Mcaddam 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: Mcadam, Mcada, Mcadams, Macadam, Adam, Madan, Carda, Scadden, Caldas

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Where is the Mcaddam family from?

You can see how Mcaddam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaddam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaddam families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Mcaddam families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcaddam's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcaddam families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaddam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mcaddam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaddam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcaddam. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcaddam. For the veterans among your Mcaddam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaddam 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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