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Macphadyer Family History

Macphadyer 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: Machamer, Macfadyen, Mcphatter, Mahadeo, Machado, Mahady, Macher

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Where is the Macphadyer family from?

You can see how Macphadyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macphadyer family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Macphadyer families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macphadyer's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macphadyer families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Macphadyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macphadyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macphadyer. 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 Macphadyer. For the veterans among your Macphadyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macphadyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macphadyer 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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