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Mcdiff Family History

Mcdiff 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: Mcniff, Mcduff, Schiff, Cliff, Medoff, Midkiff, Mcguff, Madoff

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Where is the Mcdiff family from?

You can see how Mcdiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdiff family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Mcdiff families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcdiff family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdiff's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcdiff families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Mcdiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdiff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcdiff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcdiff. For the veterans among your Mcdiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdiff lifespan?

Average Mcdiff life expectancy in 1990 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdiff 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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