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Mcdad Family History

Mcdad 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: Mcdade, Mcdaid, Madan, Mudd, Mcadam, Madar, Mead, Chad, Coad, Mckay

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Where is the Mcdad family from?

You can see how Mcdad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdad families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Mcdad families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mcdad's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcdad families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdad 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 161 census records available for the last name Mcdad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdad 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mcdad. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcdad. For the veterans among your Mcdad 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 Mcdad 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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