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Mcdintosh Family History

Mcdintosh 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: Mcintosh, Macintosh, Mackintosh, Clinton, Mcclintock, Mcclinton

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Where is the Mcdintosh family from?

You can see how Mcdintosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdintosh family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mcdintosh families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcdintosh family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdintosh's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mcdintosh families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mcdintosh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdintosh 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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