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Mceady Family History

Mceady 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: Mcgeady, Mcevoy, Cady, Mead, Mahady, Mccary, Mckay, Mady, Mcgrady

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Where is the Mceady family from?

You can see how Mceady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceady family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mceady families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Mceady family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceady's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mceady families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mceady 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 Mceady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mceady. 100% of Mceady men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mceady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Mceady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceady 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mceady. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mceady. For the veterans among your Mceady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceady lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mceady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mceady in 1970 was 84, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceady 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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