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Mcadory Family History

Mcadory Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Deoraidh ‘son of the stranger’ or ‘pilgrim’ (Gaelic deoradh ‘pilgrim’; ‘custodian of a saint's relic’).

Compare McGeorge Dewar 1 and Doran.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcadory family from?

You can see how Mcadory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcadory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcadory families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mcadory families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcadory's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcadory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcadory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcadory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcadory. 56% of Mcadory men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Mcadory women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcadory were Farm Tenant and Quiller.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Tenant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    30%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Quiller
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcadory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcadory 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Mcadory. 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 898 military records available for the last name Mcadory. For the veterans among your Mcadory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcadory lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcadory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcadory in 1957 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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