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Mcwaide Family History

Mcwaide 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: Mcwade, Mcbride, Mcwhite, Mcdade, Waide, Mclaine, Mcquaide, Mcdaid

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Where is the Mcwaide family from?

You can see how Mcwaide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwaide family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcwaide families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcwaide family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwaide's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwaide families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Mcwaide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwaide 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mcwaide. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcwaide. For the veterans among your Mcwaide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcwaide lifespan?

Average Mcwaide life expectancy in 1990 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcwaide 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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