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Mcday Family History

Mcday Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: possibly a variant of McDade.

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


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Where is the Mcday family from?

You can see how Mcday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcday family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcday families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mcday families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcday's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcday families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcday surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcday ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Engineers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcday. 100% of Mcday men worked as an Aircraft Engineers Labourer and 100% of Mcday 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

  • Aircraft Engineers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcday 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Mcday. 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 162 military records available for the last name Mcday. For the veterans among your Mcday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcday lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mcday in 1963 was 80, and 43 in 2003.

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