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Mcadister Family History

Mcadister 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: Mcalister, Mcallister, Mccalister, Master, Meister, Mcwhirter

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Where is the Mcadister family from?

You can see how Mcadister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcadister family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Mcadister families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Mcadister family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcadister's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcadister families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mcadister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcadister 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcadister. 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 Mcadister. For the veterans among your Mcadister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcadister 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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