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Mcdaid Family History

Mcdaid Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDade.

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


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Where is the Mcdaid family from?

You can see how Mcdaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdaid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdaid families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Mcdaid families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mcdaid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcdaid families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcdaid. 43% of Mcdaid men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Mcdaid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcdaid were Builder Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • Boiler Fireman (steel Wks)
    29%
  • Builder Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcdaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdaid 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcdaid. 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 791 military records available for the last name Mcdaid. For the veterans among your Mcdaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdaid lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcdaid in 1954 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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