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Mcdain Family History

Mcdain 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: Mcbain, Mckain, Mclain, Mccain, Mcdaid, Mcmain, Mcwain, Main, Cain

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Where is the Mcdain family from?

You can see how Mcdain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdain families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mcdain family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdain's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Mcdain families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mcdain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdain 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcdain. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcdain. For the veterans among your Mcdain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdain lifespan?

Average Mcdain life expectancy in 1993 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdain 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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