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Mcdiamid Family History

Mcdiamid 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: Mcdiarmid, Mcdavid, Mcdaid, Mcdermid, Macdiarmid, Mcdaris, Mcamis

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Where is the Mcdiamid family from?

You can see how Mcdiamid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdiamid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcdiamid families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Mcdiamid families living in Perthshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcdiamid's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcdiamid families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdiamid 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 Mcdiamid ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcdiamid. 100% of Mcdiamid women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Mcdiamid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdiamid 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mcdiamid. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcdiamid. For the veterans among your Mcdiamid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdiamid lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Mcdiamid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcdiamid in 2000 was 82, and 69 in 2002.

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