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Macurdy Family History

Macurdy 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: Mccurdy, Maury, Mccurry, Murdy, Macmurdo, Maurer, Hardy, Mackley

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Where is the Macurdy family from?

You can see how Macurdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macurdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macurdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Macurdy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macurdy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macurdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macurdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macurdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macurdy. 100% of Macurdy women worked as a Finisher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Macurdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Macurdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macurdy 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Macurdy. 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 91 military records available for the last name Macurdy. For the veterans among your Macurdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macurdy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Macurdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macurdy in 1968 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macurdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macurdy 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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