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Macdiarmaid Family History

Macdiarmaid 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: Macdiarmid, Mcdiarmid, Macfarland, Mcdermid, Madrid, Madaras

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Where is the Macdiarmaid family from?

You can see how Macdiarmaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdiarmaid family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Macdiarmaid families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Macdiarmaid family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdiarmaid's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macdiarmaid families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdiarmaid 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 15 census records available for the last name Macdiarmaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdiarmaid 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 Macdiarmaid. 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 military records available for the last name Macdiarmaid. For the veterans among your Macdiarmaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdiarmaid lifespan?

Average Macdiarmaid life expectancy in 1975 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdiarmaid 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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