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Mcdrummond Family History

Mcdrummond 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: Drummond, Mccrimmon, Drummonds, Brummond, Mccammon, Mccommons

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Where is the Mcdrummond family from?

You can see how Mcdrummond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdrummond family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdrummond families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcdrummond family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdrummond's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcdrummond families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdrummond 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 36 census records available for the last name Mcdrummond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdrummond 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcdrummond. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcdrummond. For the veterans among your Mcdrummond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdrummond lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdrummond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcdrummond in 1966 was 86, and 88 in 2003.

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