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Mcdiffitt Family History

Mcdiffitt 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: Mcdiffett, Mcdivitt, Mcdermitt, Mcduffie, Mcgiffin, Mcdevitt, Moffitt

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Where is the Mcdiffitt family from?

You can see how Mcdiffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdiffitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdiffitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcdiffitt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdiffitt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcdiffitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdiffitt 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 111 census records available for the last name Mcdiffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdiffitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcdiffitt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mcdiffitt. For the veterans among your Mcdiffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdiffitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdiffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcdiffitt in 1968 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdiffitt 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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