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Mctadyen Family History

Mctadyen 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: Mcfadyen, Mccadden, Mcfadden, Mcpadden, Mcfaden, Mcaden, Macfadyen

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Where is the Mctadyen family from?

You can see how Mctadyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctadyen family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mctadyen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mctadyen family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mctadyen's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Mctadyen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Mctadyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctadyen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mctadyen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mctadyen. For the veterans among your Mctadyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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