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Mcdyre Family History

Mcdyre Surname Meaning

from Mac Duibhidhir; see Dwyer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcdyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdyre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcdyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Mcdyre families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdyre's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcdyre families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Mcdyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdyre 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mcdyre. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcdyre. For the veterans among your Mcdyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdyre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcdyre in 1963 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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