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Mcedward Family History

Mcedward 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: Edward, Seward, Coward, Mcelwain, Woodward, Millward, Bedard, Medford

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Where is the Mcedward family from?

You can see how Mcedward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcedward family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcedward families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Mcedward families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcedward's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcedward families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcedward 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 Mcedward ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcedward. 100% of Mcedward men worked as an Income.

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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 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Mcedward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Mcedward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcedward 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Mcedward. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mcedward. For the veterans among your Mcedward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcedward lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mcedward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcedward in 1965 was 86, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcedward 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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