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Mcdiarmaid Family History

Mcdiarmaid 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: Mcdiarmid, Macdiarmid, Mcdermid, Mcdorman, Mcdaris, Mcdavid

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Where is the Mcdiarmaid family from?

You can see how Mcdiarmaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdiarmaid family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcdiarmaid families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcdiarmaid families living in Perthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcdiarmaid's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcdiarmaid families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Mcdiarmaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdiarmaid 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcdiarmaid. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcdiarmaid. For the veterans among your Mcdiarmaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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