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Mcade Family History

Mcade 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: Cade, Mcada, Mcdade, Mcaden, Mcwade, Meade, Cane, Maze, Cave, Cape

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Where is the Mcade family from?

You can see how Mcade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcade family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mcade family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcade's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcade families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Mcade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcade 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mcade. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcade. For the veterans among your Mcade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcade lifespan?

Average Mcade life expectancy in 1976 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcade 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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