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Mc Daid Family History

Mc Daid 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, Mcquaid, Mcdavid, Madrid, Mcnair, Mcadam, Mcswain, Mcgrail

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Where is the Mc Daid family from?

You can see how Mc Daid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Daid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Daid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Mc Daid families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mc Daid's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Daid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Daid 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 Mc Daid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Daid. 100% of Mc Daid men worked as a General Labourer and 60% of Mc Daid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Sister Of Nazareth
    40%

What Mc Daid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Daid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Daid 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Mc Daid. 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 116 military records available for the last name Mc Daid. For the veterans among your Mc Daid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Daid lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Daid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mc Daid in 1981 was 42, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Daid 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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