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Mcdian Family History

Mcdian 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: Madan, Mclean, Milian, Mian, Madia, Madigan, Mcginn, Modin, Mcminn

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Where is the Mcdian family from?

You can see how Mcdian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mcdian family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdian's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcdian families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mcdian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdian 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcdian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcdian. For the veterans among your Mcdian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdian lifespan?

Average Mcdian life expectancy in 1967 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdian 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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