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Mcgeddie Family History

Mcgeddie 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: Geddie, Mckenzie, Mcgeady, Mcgeorge, Mcglade, Mcgee, Mcfaddin, Eddie

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Where is the Mcgeddie family from?

You can see how Mcgeddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeddie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mcgeddie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcgeddie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgeddie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgeddie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgeddie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Mcgeddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeddie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeddie. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mcgeddie. For the veterans among your Mcgeddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeddie lifespan?

Average Mcgeddie life expectancy in 1984 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgeddie 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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