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Mcdyer Family History

Mcdyer Surname Meaning

from Mac Duibhidhir; see Dwyer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcdyer family from?

You can see how Mcdyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdyer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Mcdyer families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mcdyer's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcdyer families in 1841.
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What did your Mcdyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcdyer. 100% of Mcdyer men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Mcdyer women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mcdyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Mcdyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdyer 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Mcdyer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Mcdyer. For the veterans among your Mcdyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcdyer in 1962 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdyer 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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