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Mcdent Family History

Mcdent 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: Dent, Moden, Mcdunn, Modena, Moment, Maden, Mcnett, Mcaden, Meng

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Where is the Mcdent family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mcdent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdent 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcdent. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcdent. For the veterans among your Mcdent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdent lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Mcdent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcdent in 1985 was 95, and 74 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdent 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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