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Macdaid Family History

Macdaid 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: Mcdaid, Madrid, Mcdavid, Macnair, Macbain, Maudlin, Packard, Madan

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Where is the Macdaid family from?

You can see how Macdaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdaid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macdaid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Macdaid family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdaid's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macdaid families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdaid 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 165 census records available for the last name Macdaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdaid 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Macdaid. 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 21 military records available for the last name Macdaid. For the veterans among your Macdaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdaid lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Macdaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macdaid in 1964 was 42, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdaid 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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