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Mcdiffie Family History

Mcdiffie 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: Mcduffie, Mcgiffin, Mchaffie, Mcduffee, Mcguffie, Mcniff, Mcduff

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Where is the Mcdiffie family from?

You can see how Mcdiffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdiffie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdiffie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcdiffie families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdiffie's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcdiffie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Mcdiffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdiffie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcdiffie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcdiffie. For the veterans among your Mcdiffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdiffie lifespan?

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