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Mckade Family History

Mckade 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: Mckane, Mcdade, Mcwade, Cade, Kade, Mchale, Schade, Mckay, Mccabe

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Where is the Mckade family from?

You can see how Mckade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckade family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mckade families living in Argyll. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckade's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mckade families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckade 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 140 census records available for the last name Mckade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckade 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mckade. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mckade. For the veterans among your Mckade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckade lifespan?

Average Mckade life expectancy in 1986 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckade 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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